2012 Porsche Panamera 3.0L Diesel · RK12 VTN
2012 Porsche Panamera (3.0L, diesel). First registered 06 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 86,232 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE PANAMERA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,232 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RK12 VTN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2025
- 86,232 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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RK12 VTN MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Porsche Panamera (RK12 VTN) between May 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 July 2025 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: Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
RK12 VTN Mileage History
- 09/05/202285,112 mi
- 09/05/202285,112 mi
- 12/09/202386,049 mi+937 mi
- 24/07/202586,232 mi+183 mi
Average of roughly 349 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Air struts leak or the compressor fails. Replacing struts with Porsche parts is very expensive.
- Coolant Pipe Failure (V8)Serious
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