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BG59 VWB

2009 Renault Scenic

Bronze Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,830 mi
Last recorded47,830 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Scenic65,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 VWB
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 47,830 miles

Front bumper slight damaged but no sharp edge

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

Offside Front fog light slightly loose still supported and still works

fuel cap cover missing

Pass 4 Oct 2024 42,631 miles

Nearside Rear wheel slight binding

Offside Front bumper cracked and fog slight loose still supported and still works

air bag light was on dash intermittent was not on at time of test come on went off

all 4 discs wearing lip on discs

all 4 pads look low inner pads

Pass 9 Oct 2023 37,127 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts/both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts/both rears (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 37,127 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts/both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts/both rears (1.2.1 (e))

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

both front/both rear inner pads look low

Pass 10 Oct 2022 31,767 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Inner not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear inner pads look low

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Rears (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 31,765 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Fuel flap (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Inner not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear inner pads look low

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Rears (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 28,791 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front inner pads look low

Fuel flap cover missing

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner & outer treads

Fail 27 Sep 2021 28,790 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Fuel flap (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front inner pads look low

Fuel flap cover missing

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner & outer treads

Pass 29 Sep 2020 26,026 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 26,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 23,274 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 20,906 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 20,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 17,469 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 15,988 miles

all 4 tyres sidewalls cracking

Fail 3 Oct 2016 15,988 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all 4 tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 14 Sep 2015 14,681 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 12,016 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 12,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 7,135 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 6,080 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BG59 VWB is a 2009 Renault Scenic in Bronze with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 65,625 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 BG59 VWB, 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 17 years old, this Renault Scenic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BG59 VWB is a 2009 Renault Scenic, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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