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WL05 WCG

2005 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,716 mi
Last recorded120,716 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Cayenne82,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL05 WCG
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 120,716 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 120,716 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 114,245 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 106,045 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 97,580 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slight damage to inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 87,864 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 May 2021 87,861 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2020 86,067 miles

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

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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WL05 WCG is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Porsche Cayenne models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 82,723 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 WL05 WCG, 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 21 years old, this Porsche Cayenne is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WL05 WCG registered?

WL05 WCG is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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