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AP08 VNA

2008 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

130,234 mi
Last recorded130,234 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Kangoo62,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 VNA
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2025 130,234 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 128,312 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 128,312 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 118,776 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2023 118,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 109,874 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2021 109,874 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 99,238 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 97,559 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 96,531 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 96,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured broken. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 88,693 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 88,650 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp interacts with stop lite (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 78,105 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 77,978 miles

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

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 1 Sep 2015 67,895 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 57,868 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

n/s/r tyre slight wear outer edge

o/s/f tyre very worn inner edge

Pass 27 Aug 2014 57,868 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

n/s/r tyre slight wear outer edge

o/s/f tyre very worn inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2013 48,484 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 45,765 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 45,765 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 37,167 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 31,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 VNA is a 2008 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VNA, 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 VNA registered?

AP08 VNA is a 2008 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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