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AU55 GLJ

2006 Renault Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

53,525 mi
Last recorded53,525 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Renault Motor Caravan37,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 GLJ
MakeRenault
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 53,525 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2026 53,490 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 50,865 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 48,113 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 46,462 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 46,462 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 42,350 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 42,350 miles

Offside Outline marker lamp not working central (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 37,873 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 37,872 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 36,835 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 36,835 miles

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 32,771 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 31,131 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 27,694 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 27,132 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 27,130 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords all 4 tyres (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 26,479 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 23,602 miles

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

play noted front ball joints

Fail 7 Nov 2014 23,600 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

play noted front ball joints

Pass 7 Nov 2013 20,242 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 19,169 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 23 May 2013 19,169 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 18,228 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 18,224 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2011 16,249 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 16,249 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear and offside front discs slight pitting

Pass 20 May 2010 14,328 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 13,080 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 13,080 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 May 2008 10,137 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Motor Caravan?

Based on 2,306 MOT tests across 133 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
2,161
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 66
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 53
fog lamp not working 35
Registration plate lamp not working 33
position lamp(s) not working 32
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AU55 GLJ is a 2006 Renault Motor Caravan in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 2006 Renault Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 37,213 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 Motor Caravan fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 66 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU55 GLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 20 years old, this Renault Motor Caravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AU55 GLJ registered?

AU55 GLJ is a 2006 Renault Motor Caravan, first registered on 11 January 2006.

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The MOT history for AU55 GLJ shows 31 tests with a 64.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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