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AP08 VML

2008 Renault Kangoo

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

131,101 mi
Last recorded131,101 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Kangoo62,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 VML
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 131,101 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2026 131,100 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber is perished (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 129,874 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged is detreated (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front and back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported camp is lose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box clap is bokken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective x2 rear box rubber's are perished (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 129,874 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt is split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged is detreated (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front and back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported camp is lose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box clap is bokken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective x2 rear box rubber's are perished (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 128,751 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 127,622 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 127,579 miles

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 125,281 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 123,527 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 121,808 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 118,943 miles

Central stop lamp not working

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 111,692 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 103,671 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 97,622 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2015 84,513 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 84,513 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 72,919 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 72,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 58,646 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 58,646 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 47,167 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 35,031 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 35,030 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Renault Kangoo?

Based on 2,024,699 MOT tests across 145,796 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
6,191
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
145,796
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 86,705
Registration plate lamp not working 72,623
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 70,931
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 58,600
position lamp(s) not working 40,091
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AP08 VML is a 2008 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2008 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 62,510 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 Kangoo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 86,705 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP08 VML, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Kangoo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Kangoo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AP08 VML registered?

AP08 VML is a 2008 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 26 August 2008.

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