2022 Porsche Taycan 4S 93KWH Electricity · S4 ANN

A 2022 Porsche Taycan 4S with only a single DVSA MOT test on file, recorded in March 2026, presents an unusually sparse roadworthiness picture for a four-year-old EV. The vehicle passed that test with no advisories and no defects noted, meaning the examiner found nothing at the time of inspection that warranted either an immediate failure or a flagged future concern. While a clean pass is encouraging, the absence of any prior test data means there is simply no longitudinal DVSA evidence to draw conclusions about component wear trends, recurring issues, or the trajectory of any developing faults. Any prospective buyer is therefore relying on a single data point rather than a documented pattern of roadworthiness. The recorded mileage of 52,406 miles against a four-year registration translates to an annual accumulation of roughly 13,100 miles per year, which is a notably high usage profile for a vehicle in this segment. Taycans in private ownership typically cover far lower distances, so this example has clearly been used extensively or over sustained long-distance journeys. High mileage on any vehicle accelerates wear on consumables and mechanical interfaces, and on a Taycan specifically this brings greater scrutiny to the brake discs and pads (which can suffer from corrosion during extended low-effort regen braking despite high overall mileage), the suspension arms and bushes, wheel bearings, and the tyres. The high annual mileage also means the 12V auxiliary battery and the high-voltage system have been under regular load, though the latter is not testable through MOT. Given the sparse DVSA record, the practical inspection focus should be on the areas that heavy use typically exposes on a Taycan. On a test drive, listen for any clonks or knocking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, particularly over speed bumps, as worn control arm bushes or ball joints are common with high mileage and can present as vague steering response or uneven tyre wear. Check the brake pedal feel carefully for any sponginess, judder under firm application, or pulling to one side, as the brake discs on a heavily driven Taycan can suffer corrosion on the friction surface or lipping at the outer edge. Also listen for any whirring or humming from the wheel hubs during a slow-speed turn, which can indicate worn bearings, and feel for any vibration through the steering wheel or seat at motorway speeds that could suggest tyre separation, wheel imbalance, or drivetrain alignment issues not yet captured in test records. Beyond the dynamic evaluation, a physical inspection should look at the underside of the vehicle, particularly the suspension components, for any signs of fluid seepage from the air suspension struts (if equipped) or corrosion around the subframe mounting points, as Porsche air suspension components are a known wear item at this mileage. Examine all four tyres closely for uneven shoulder wear, which often points to alignment or suspension geometry issues, and check the manufacturing date stamps to ensure none are excessively aged. Finally, because the MOT record is limited to a single pass, it is strongly advisable to obtain a full Porsche main dealer or specialist inspection covering the high-voltage battery state of health, the charging system, the air suspension compressor function, and a diagnostic read of all control modules, as the DVSA records alone do not provide sufficient evidence to confirm the mechanical condition of a high-mileage performance EV of this nature.