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VX61 ARF

2012 Porsche Cayenne

Brown Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,581 mi
Last recorded111,581 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Porsche Cayenne69,751 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX61 ARF
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 111,581 miles

Nearside Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 106,215 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 101,716 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Undertray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 101,691 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Undertray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 97,502 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 90,598 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 81,860 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 75,181 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 75,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 68,803 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 62,871 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 58,072 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 46,540 miles

all tyres are down to approx. 3mm of tread

Pass 19 Jan 2015 34,367 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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VX61 ARF is a 2012 Porsche Cayenne in Brown with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Porsche Cayenne models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 69,751 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 VX61 ARF, 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 14 years old, this Porsche Cayenne is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VX61 ARF registered?

VX61 ARF is a 2012 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 9 February 2012.

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