2022 Porsche Taycan 4S 79KWH Electric · LD22 VOF

With two recorded DVSA tests on file, both in 2025 and 2026, returning a clean pass with no advisories or defects logged, this Taycan 4S presents an MOT profile that is, on the evidence available, unblemished. The first test on 15 April 2025 recorded no defects, and the most recent examination on 7 May 2026 repeated that outcome. The absence of any recorded advisories across these tests means there is no DVSA-documented pattern of wear on items such as suspension components, brake discs and pads, tyres, or corrosion-prone structural areas. That said, only two data points exist, so this is a thin evidentiary base; a single future advisory on, for instance, coil springs, brake line corrosion, or a rear lower arm bush would not constitute a sudden deterioration but would be the first flagged item in the recorded history. Mechanically, the car should still be read with the understanding that EV-specific items such as high-voltage battery health, drive unit integrity, and the regenerative braking system fall outside the scope of an MOT and require separate specialist inspection. The recorded mileage of 37,073 miles spread across a four-year-old vehicle translates to roughly 9,268 miles per year, which sits close to the average annual mileage for a car of this age. There are no gaps in the testing timeline to suggest a prolonged period off the road, and the consistent annual accumulation points to steady, regular use rather than long stationary lay-ups. For a Taycan specifically, this kind of usage is broadly favourable in that the high-voltage battery, electric drive units, and 12V ancillaries are kept in regular operation, reducing the risk of degradation associated with extended standing. The moderate mileage also means that brake components, particularly the rear discs and pads which do most of the work under heavy regenerative braking on this model, are unlikely to have suffered excessive wear from friction braking alone, though they should still be physically inspected for corrosion pitting from low-use cycles rather than pad wear. Given the clean MOT record, the priorities on a pre-purchase inspection shift toward the components and systems that DVSA testing does not cover, but which are known wear or ageing items on the Taycan platform. A thorough test drive should focus on the behaviour of the air suspension, if fitted, listening for any clonks or uneven rebound over speed humps and uneven road surfaces, as the pneumatic struts and air springs on these vehicles can develop slow leaks that would not appear in an MOT but would manifest as a sagging rear or front overnight. The steering should be checked for any notchiness or vibration under turn-in, particularly as the front lower control arm bushes can wear prematurely on heavier EVs. Brake feel should be evaluated carefully: the pedal should feel firm and consistent, with no excessive travel or sponginess, and the transition between regenerative and friction braking should be smooth rather than jerky, which can indicate caliper slide pin binding or sticking. Tyres should be inspected for uneven inner or outer shoulder wear, which on the Taycan is often a sign of geometry misalignment following suspension component wear rather than simply rotation imbalance. Underneath the car, a ramp inspection is strongly advised, focusing on the undertray areas for any signs of impact damage from speed humps, a known issue given the Taycan's low ride height, and the rear subframe and suspension pick-up points for any early surface corrosion, particularly around the brake pipe routing where salt can accumulate. The brake discs themselves should be checked for lipping and rust scoring, as even modest mileage combined with the regenerative system can still leave discs vulnerable to corrosion if the car has had periods of short-journey use. The high-voltage battery state of health should be established via a Porsche dealer or specialist diagnostic readout, as this is the single most expensive component on the vehicle and is entirely outside MOT scope. Finally, confirm the operation of the charging port mechanism, the 12V battery health, and the functionality of all four electric windows and door handles, as these are common failure items on early Taycans and would not be reflected in any DVSA record.