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CA08 VYL

2008 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

244,555 mi
Last recorded244,555 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Kangoo62,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 VYL
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 244,555 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2025 244,545 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 237,731 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 231,587 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 223,155 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 223,144 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 213,000 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 209,827 miles

Offside Front Inner c/v boot leaking grease

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 203,683 miles

Offside Front Inner c/v boot leaking grease

Fail 17 Sep 2019 203,683 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner c/v boot leaking grease

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 196,350 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Inner c/v boot leaking grease

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 192,661 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 188,910 miles

Front both wiper blades in poor condition

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

wipers do not work on speed 1

wipers stop when washers used

Fail 7 Sep 2016 188,909 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front both wiper blades in poor condition

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

wipers do not work on speed 1

wipers stop when washers used

Pass 14 Sep 2015 181,701 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 14 Sep 2015 181,700 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Sep 2014 173,200 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 168,335 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 161,926 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 161,926 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Jun 2011 153,022 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 153,022 miles

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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CA08 VYL is a 2008 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CA08 VYL, 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 CA08 VYL registered?

CA08 VYL is a 2008 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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