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Porsche Cayman

Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 2,687 cc

C5 GBWMOT history

C5 GBW is a grey petrol Porsche Cayman first used on 14 Apr 2007. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 42,690 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

C5 GBW grey Porsche Cayman – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2027
Mileage
42,690 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,002 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 GBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Cayman
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,687 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
14 Apr 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 GBW was last recorded at 42,690 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 167 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,523 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
167 miles
Average per year
2,002 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,690 miles
  • 2025 – 42,523 miles
  • 2024 – 42,063 miles
  • 2023 – 41,561 miles
  • 2022 – 41,076 miles
  • 2021 – 40,499 miles
  • 2020 – 39,870 miles
  • 2019 – 38,473 miles
  • 2018 – 34,100 miles
  • 2017 – 32,171 miles
  • 2016 – 29,692 miles
  • 2015 – 27,959 miles
  • 2014 – 21,125 miles
  • 2013 – 16,472 miles
  • 2012 – 15,062 miles
  • 2011 – 13,273 miles
  • 2010 – 10,092 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,690 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slight seepage (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slight seepage (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing device deteriorated
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,690 miles (+167)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    42,690 miles
    Test number
    416009742139
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slight seepage (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slight seepage (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing device deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass42,523 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    42,523 miles
    Test number
    626877852319
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail42,523 miles (+460)1 dangerous9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,523 miles
    Test number
    196144934281
    • DangerousNearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass42,063 miles (+502)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    42,063 miles
    Test number
    326978447828
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass41,561 miles (+485)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    41,561 miles
    Test number
    661936823192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass41,076 miles (+577)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    41,076 miles
    Test number
    353718804906
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass40,499 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    40,499 miles
    Test number
    604031291536
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail40,499 miles (+629)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,499 miles
    Test number
    218520712004
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass39,870 miles (+1,397)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    39,870 miles
    Test number
    465608240852
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass38,473 miles (+4,373)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    38,473 miles
    Test number
    165129866051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass34,100 miles (+1,929)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    34,100 miles
    Test number
    163679919795
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  12. Pass32,171 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    32,171 miles
    Test number
    643650418609
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing

  13. Fail32,171 miles (+2,479)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,171 miles
    Test number
    656525973958
    • FailureFront registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing

  14. Pass29,692 miles (+1,733)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    29,692 miles
    Test number
    881355195568
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass27,959 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    27,959 miles
    Test number
    505334913861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail27,900 miles (+6,775)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,900 miles
    Test number
    342207891020
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/40zr18 (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  17. Pass21,125 miles (+4,653)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    21,125 miles
    Test number
    206591554272
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to perish
    • NoteFront pads getting low
    • NoteSlight lip on front discs

  18. Pass16,472 miles (+1,410)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    16,472 miles
    Test number
    167838063213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass15,062 miles (+1,789)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    15,062 miles
    Test number
    658404262263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass13,273 miles (+3,181)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    13,273 miles
    Test number
    375833871265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass10,092 miles (+442)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    10,092 miles
    Test number
    693400870230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass9,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    9,650 miles
    Test number
    202356490029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail9,650 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,650 miles
    Test number
    633536490009
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Questions about C5 GBW

Does C5 GBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 GBW is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 GBW?
The MOT on C5 GBW is valid until 16 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 GBW done?
C5 GBW was recorded at 42,690 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 2,002 miles a year.
Has C5 GBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 GBW has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on C5 GBW ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on C5 GBW find?
C5 GBW passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 10 advisories: nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight seepage; offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight seepage; coolant leak, and 9 more.

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