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VX55 SWK

2005 Porsche Cayman

Silver Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,624 mi
Last recorded88,624 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Cayman56,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 SWK
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 88,624 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 85,266 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 83,484 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 81,730 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 80,580 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 74,850 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 66,623 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 59,171 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 59,169 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 56,527 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 53,553 miles

slight play at o/s steering arm (rack)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 53,553 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/r and n/s/r at calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at caliper (3.6.B.2c)

slight play at o/s steering arm (rack)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 49,598 miles

slight play at o/s steering arm

Fail 24 Aug 2016 49,598 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inside edge (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight play at o/s steering arm

Pass 13 Aug 2015 46,546 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

slight play at o/s steering arm (rack)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 46,546 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

slight play at o/s steering arm (rack)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 43,115 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 43,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 40,172 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 40,152 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 36,780 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 33,169 miles

rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 25 Aug 2010 29,746 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 29,540 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 24,205 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 21,308 miles

all fourbrake disc inner faces slightly pitted and ridged

How Reliable is the Porsche Cayman?

Based on 183,163 MOT tests across 18,218 vehicles.

88.7%
Pass Rate
3,060
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
18,218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,565
position lamp(s) not working 1,354
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 490
Headlamp aim too high 486
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VX55 SWK is a 2005 Porsche Cayman in Silver with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2005 Porsche Cayman models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 56,072 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 Cayman fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,565 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX55 SWK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Cayman typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Porsche Cayman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VX55 SWK is a 2005 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 26 November 2005.

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