2005 Porsche Cayenne 4.5L Petrol · Y3 WLW
2005 Porsche Cayenne (4.5L, petrol). First registered 27 May 2005. Recorded mileage 110,717 miles. MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE CAYENNE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,717 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y3 WLW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2026
- 110,717 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y3 WLW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Porsche Cayenne (Y3 WLW) between August 2025 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are 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: “Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both side (4.7.2 (a))”; “Rear Boot lid insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))”.
Y3 WLW Mileage History
- 07/08/2025107,938 mi
- 07/08/2025107,938 mi
- 07/08/2025107,938 mi
- 20/08/2026110,717 mi+2,779 mi
Average of roughly 2,684 miles per year across 4 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: Average
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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
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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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