Used car guide · 2014–2026

Porsche Macan common problems and MOT failures

What goes wrong on a used Porsche Macan, year by year: known faults from UK buying guides, the parts flagged at MOT more than on other cars (from 90,983 MOTs done during 2023–2025), and what to check before you buy one.

The 2026 Porsche Macan

Cars registered in 2026 haven’t had their first MOT yet (it’s due at 3 years old), so there are no MOT results to show. There are no known faults on record for this year in the UK buying guides we use, so the rest of this page covers the Porsche Macan as a whole.

4,851registered new in 2026 so far
2029first MOT due
Petrolmost common fuel (also electric)
What to check on a 2026 car
  • Warranty left

    Ask for the date it was first registered and check how much of the maker’s warranty is left, and that it transfers to you. Electric and hybrid batteries usually have a longer, separate warranty.

  • Servicing

    Servicing on time with the maker’s schedule keeps the warranty valid. Ask for the service book or the dealer’s digital record.

  • Finance

    Nearly new cars are often still on finance. A history check shows outstanding finance, and whether it has been written off or stolen.

  • Recalls

    Ask whether any recall work has been done, and check the reg on GOV.UK’s free recall checker.

  • Logbook (V5C)

    The name and address should match the seller, and the VIN on the V5C should match the car.

Check for recalls on GOV.UK

Other years

Most years have their own guide. The year is when the car was first registered (it’s on the logbook, or check the reg below).

2026202520242023202220212020201920182017201620152014

What usually goes wrong with a Porsche Macan?

Known faults reported by owners, mechanics and UK buying guides, in our own words. Most apply to certain years or engines only, so check which the car has.

  • Transfer box judder

    Cars registered 2014–2025 · All engines

    Many owners report transfer box faults. A judder can mean it's failing, and one owner was quoted £1,750. It's only free under warranty.

    At the viewing: Drive slowly on full lock and pull away gently, feeling for judder.

    Source: What Car?: used Porsche Macan (2014 on) reliability

  • Fuel line recalls

    Cars registered 2014–2025 · Some cars

    Recalls covered a leaking low-pressure fuel connector with a fire risk (2015, about 1,200 cars) and a fuel pump pipe that could be damaged (2020, about 7,400), plus brake servo, airbag and seatbelt recalls.

    At the viewing: Ask a Porsche centre to check the VIN for outstanding recalls.

    Source: What Car?: used Porsche Macan (2014 on) reliability

  • Oil leaks (V6 petrol) and spring corrosion

    Cars registered 2014–2025 · Oil leaks: V6 petrol. Springs: all

    V6 petrols can leak oil, and the suspension springs can corrode early. Listen for knocks or bangs.

    At the viewing: Look for oil under the engine and listen over bumps.

    Source: What Car?: used Porsche Macan (2014 on) reliability

  • Electrical and infotainment glitches

    Cars registered 2014–2025 · All engines

    Some owners report electrical faults and infotainment glitches needing software updates.

    At the viewing: Test the screen and electrics.

    Source: What Car?: used Porsche Macan (2014 on) reliability

Common Porsche Macan MOT failures to check

Parts flagged at MOT well above the usual rate for cars the same age, for each fuel on its own. From the DVSA’s results for every MOT done in Great Britain during 2023–2025.

Diesel

  • Drive shaft (CV) joints

    up to 4.1× usual

    Stands out on cars registered in 2014, 2015 and 2016.

    Rough price £60–£350 our estimate

    At the viewing: Drive slowly on full steering lock in both directions and listen for clicking. Look for split rubber boots behind the front wheels.

Porsche Macan MOT pass rate by year

Of the years since 2005 with plenty of MOT tests, the 2014 Porsche Macan did best (85% passed first time, 15 points above all 2014 cars) and the 2022 did worst (94%, 5 points above all 2022 cars). Older cars fail more, so compare each year with all cars registered the same year.

YearPass first timeAll cars that yearMOT tests
202397%92% +5188 (small sample)
202294%89% +54,917
202194%87% +76,803
202093%87% +610,745
201993%85% +813,858
201892%83% +911,536
201791%80% +1116,092
201689%77% +1212,535
201586%74% +1210,774
201485%70% +153,535

Questions to ask the seller before buying a Porsche Macan

Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.

  1. Has the transfer box been repaired or replaced?
  2. Have the fuel recalls been done?
  3. Any recent work on the drive shaft (cv) joints? (Flagged at MOT 3.4× as often on the Porsche Macan as on other cars the same age.)
  4. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?

Looking at a Porsche Macan?

Check the actual car: its own MOT history, whether it already shows these weak spots and what to ask the seller. Free, no sign-up.

Where this comes from: MOT figures are the DVSA’s anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, grouped by the year each car was first registered. How many are on the road is from the Department for Transport’s vehicle licensing statistics. Known faults are from UK buying guides, in our own words, with links. How we score