Is the Porsche Cayman ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 14,097 MOT tests, around 99% of Porsche Caymans still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 0% are likely to be charged.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 100% petrol. Every petrol Cayman in the data (2005 onwards) is likely to be compliant.
- Likely compliant
- 99%
- Likely charged
- 0%
- Depends on the car
- 1%
- MOT tests analysed
- 14,097
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Year and fuel type are a guide. Enter the registration to check that car's own record.
Cayman ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Caymans of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol |
|---|---|
| 2020 | Likely compliant464 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant1,058 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant1,209 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant884 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant985 tested |
| 2015 | Likely compliant1,125 tested |
| 2014 | Likely compliant1,203 tested |
| 2013 | Likely compliant1,050 tested |
| 2012 | Likely compliant345 tested |
| 2011 | Likely compliant536 tested |
| 2010 | Likely compliant534 tested |
| 2009 | Likely compliant662 tested |
| 2008 | Likely compliant897 tested |
| 2007 | Likely compliant1,439 tested |
| 2006 | Likely compliant1,518 tested |
| 2005 | Check Euro standard166 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Cayman
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006).
- Petrol (100% of Caymans tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Caymans fare at the MOT too: see the Porsche Cayman MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Porsche Cayman for London: what the MOT data shows
The Porsche Caymans in this data were first registered between 2005 and 2020. 2006 was the most common year, with 1,519 tests (11% of the total), and half were registered in 2013 or later.
Almost every Cayman in the data is from a year likely to comply, so age and condition matter more than ULEZ when choosing one. The newest (2020) passed first time 96% of the time at 13,330 miles on average, and the oldest (2005) passed 73% at 79,643 miles.
On a budget, the oldest petrol Caymans likely to comply are from 2006. 1,518 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 77% of the time and averaged 76,787 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Cayman's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (2.0% of tests); tyres: "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm" (1.1%); noise, emissions and leaks: "Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits" (1.0%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 8.0% of tests.
Overall, 89% of Caymans passed first time, well above the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 47,152 miles on average, fewer than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Porsche models
About this data
Based on 14,097 first MOT tests of the Porsche Cayman carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 14,097 MOT tests say about the Porsche Cayman and London's ULEZ.
Is the Porsche Cayman ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 99% of Caymans on the road are likely compliant and 0% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006).
Which petrol Cayman years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Caymans first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
How can I check if a specific Cayman is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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