2005 Porsche Cayenne 3.2L Petrol · HX05 VDL
2005 Porsche Cayenne (3.2L, petrol). First registered 28 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 151,683 miles. MOT expired on 08 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE CAYENNE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,683 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HX05 VDL Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/11/2023
- 151,683 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.
HX05 VDL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Porsche Cayenne (HX05 VDL) between October 2022 and November 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
HX05 VDL Mileage History
- 04/10/2022135,910 mi
- 28/10/2022137,073 mi+1,163 mi
- 09/11/2023151,683 mi+14,610 mi
Average of roughly 14,363 miles per year across 3 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: Below Average
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