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VX54 XVU

2004 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

174,095 mi
Last recorded174,095 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Porsche Cayenne84,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 XVU
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 174,095 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 171,322 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 171,322 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 167,369 miles

Offside Fuel tank slightly loose fuel tank clamp insecure corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 166,627 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 166,602 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 162,243 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank slightly loose all straps rusty (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front outer sill rusty

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 shocks rusty (5.3.2 (b))

front subframe rusty

rear subframe and all arms rusty

Fail 9 Nov 2021 162,242 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank slightly loose all straps rusty (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front outer sill rusty

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 shocks rusty (5.3.2 (b))

front subframe rusty

rear subframe and all arms rusty

Pass 24 Nov 2020 155,809 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 155,808 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2019 141,665 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 131,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 May 2017 122,959 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 119,980 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 110,000 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 101,770 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 94,274 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 90,816 miles

2 x rear shock absorbers dust covers split

Fail 3 Jan 2012 90,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

2 x rear shock absorbers dust covers split

offside rear exhaust silencer clamp cracked

Fail 20 Dec 2011 90,515 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 83,358 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 75,223 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 66,184 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 52,081 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 52,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

How Reliable is the Porsche Cayenne?

Based on 388,697 MOT tests across 42,208 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
6,478
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
42,208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,217
Headlamp aim too high 2,528
Registration plate lamp not working 1,986
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,711
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,701
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VX54 XVU is a 2004 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2004 Porsche Cayenne models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 84,940 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Porsche Cayenne fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,217 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX54 XVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Cayenne typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Porsche Cayenne is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VX54 XVU registered?

VX54 XVU is a 2004 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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