2006 Porsche Cayenne 4.5L Petrol · CA56 GRX
2006 Porsche Cayenne (4.5L, petrol). First registered 21 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 137,016 miles. MOT valid until 03 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE CAYENNE
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,016 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CA56 GRX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/02/2026
- 137,016 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CA56 GRX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Porsche Cayenne (CA56 GRX) between January 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
CA56 GRX Mileage History
- 30/01/2023121,001 mi
- 31/01/2024127,019 mi+6,018 mi
- 31/01/2024127,019 mi
- 28/01/2025132,658 mi+5,639 mi
- 04/02/2026137,016 mi+4,358 mi
Average of roughly 5,313 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Porsche Porsche Cayenne (955/957)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Plastic Coolant Pipe Failure (955 V8)Serious
The original plastic pipes under the intake manifold fail and leak coolant onto the starter motor.
- Bore Scoring (4.5 V8)Serious
Catastrophic wear to the cylinder liners, most common on early 4.5L V8 engines.
- Driveshaft Carrier Bearing FailureModerate
The centre support bearing on the cardan shaft fails, causing a thumping noise under the centre console. A near-certain failure point on all 955/957 models.
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