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EY08 VPU

2008 Renault Kangoo

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

121,574 mi
Last recorded121,574 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Kangoo62,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 VPU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 121,574 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Small hole (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 121,574 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear rubber mounts have split. rear section resting on suspension and brake pipe! (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached Has detached/snapped! (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Small hole (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 114,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on its very inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jun 2024 106,179 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jul 2023 98,376 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 95,958 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 91,729 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 91,729 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 87,124 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 81,710 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in steering rack

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 81,710 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front discs corroded & worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in steering rack

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 75,018 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 75,018 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white due to crack in lens (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 69,002 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 62,620 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 55,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 48,272 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 48,272 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 41,407 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 31,686 miles

some slight wear in o/s front seat belt webbing ( clasp stop missing )

Fail 29 Aug 2012 31,686 miles

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

some slight wear in o/s front seat belt webbing ( clasp stop missing )

Pass 5 Jul 2011 30,442 miles

cuts to n/s/f outer sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 15 Apr 2011 30,412 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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EY08 VPU 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 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EY08 VPU, 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 EY08 VPU registered?

EY08 VPU is a 2008 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 12 April 2008.

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