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AO02 VXW

2002 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

99,397 mi
Last recorded99,397 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Renault Scenic72,137 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 VXW
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 99,397 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All under vehicle , covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All

Fail 27 Oct 2025 99,229 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All under vehicle , covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak

N/S/R and Central Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 29 Oct 2024 90,084 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All , under vehicle covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 81,956 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 13 Oct 2023 81,954 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 5 Oct 2022 77,705 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 77,703 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 75,392 miles

Offside Front foglamp cracked

Offside Rear tyre 11 yrs old

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear inner sidewalls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear wiper rubber split

Fail 23 Sep 2021 75,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall split and cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre 7yrs old

Offside Front foglamp cracked

Offside Front tyre 9yrs old

Offside Rear tyre 11 yrs old

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear inner sidewalls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 14 Sep 2020 73,916 miles

rear wiper rubber split

Fail 14 Sep 2020 73,916 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 23 Sep 2019 72,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front foglamp cracked

Fail 23 Sep 2019 72,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front foglamp cracked

Pass 28 Sep 2018 70,272 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centrepipe clamp bolt rusted and weak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 70,272 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective centrepipe clamp bolt rusted and weak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 67,778 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 67,778 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 65,321 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 62,987 miles

near side rear tyre getting old and perished

Fail 12 Oct 2015 62,987 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

near side rear tyre getting old and perished

Pass 29 Sep 2014 60,555 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 60,555 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 58,181 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 55,254 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs corroded on the edges

Pass 21 Apr 2011 51,179 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 47,044 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 47,042 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 42,416 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 42,416 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 36,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Apr 2007 31,729 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 26,434 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 26,434 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

How Reliable is the Renault Scenic?

Based on 2,489,721 MOT tests across 172,237 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
6,650
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
172,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108,325
position lamp(s) not working 70,652
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 64,273
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 60,499
Registration plate lamp not working 59,677
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AO02 VXW is a 2002 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

Across all 2002 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 72,137 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108,325 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO02 VXW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Renault Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO02 VXW registered?

AO02 VXW is a 2002 Renault Scenic, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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