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VX56 MLV

2006 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

122,156 mi
Last recorded122,156 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Porsche Cayenne78,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 MLV
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 122,156 miles

General under body corrosion

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2024 113,435 miles

Fuel tank retaining straps corroded

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass tarnished ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 111,860 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 107,282 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 104,543 miles

propshaft centre support worn

Pass 16 Apr 2020 101,853 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 96,090 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 90,593 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 83,818 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 83,818 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 77,336 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 73,358 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 63,945 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 52,708 miles

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)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 52,683 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 43,161 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 36,394 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 31,205 miles

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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VX56 MLV is a 2006 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2006 Porsche Cayenne models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 78,318 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VX56 MLV, 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 20 years old, this Porsche Cayenne is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VX56 MLV registered?

VX56 MLV is a 2006 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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