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W5 CAY

2008 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 4806cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

144,214 mi
Last recorded144,214 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayenne71,032 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW5 CAY
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,806cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 144,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 143,579 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 3 Jun 2023 142,245 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 139,275 miles

Nearside Front moisture in headlamp, not affecting the output.

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

Rear moisture in rear lights, not affecting the output.

Pass 3 Feb 2021 129,884 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 129,884 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn boot is split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 120,417 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 120,416 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2019 121,043 miles

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))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 120,122 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 101,611 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)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 101,611 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 73,195 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 53,899 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate stuck onto another fitted registration plate

Rear registration plate stuck onto another fitted registration plate

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Mar 2014 53,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate stuck onto another fitted registration plate

Rear registration plate stuck onto another fitted registration plate

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2013 45,422 miles

Advise damage to nearside door mirror lense

Advise damage to offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 21 Feb 2012 28,845 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 28,845 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 17,235 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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W5 CAY is a 2008 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 4,806cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2008 Porsche Cayenne models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 71,032 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 W5 CAY, 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 18 years old, this Porsche Cayenne is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W5 CAY registered?

W5 CAY is a 2008 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is W5 CAY safe to buy?

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