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GN55 VRD

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

73,238 mi
Last recorded73,238 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN55 VRD
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 73,238 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 72,370 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 72,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 70,172 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 70,154 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 68,857 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 67,777 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 66,842 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 66,839 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light lens damaged with temporary repair

Pass 23 Aug 2019 66,051 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 65,168 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 63,838 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 63,838 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 61,942 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 61,942 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 58,791 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear trye has a nail in the tread

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Aug 2014 55,545 miles

N/S/R Tyre tread slightly perished

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

tailgate latch locked but not fully closed

Pass 19 Aug 2013 50,348 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 44,365 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

off side front door B post VIN sticker plate deteriorated

Pass 31 Aug 2012 44,365 miles

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

off side front door B post VIN sticker plate deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2011 36,314 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

VIN sticker off side B post deteriorated / no figures

front inner brake pad linings look low / worn????

Fail 17 Aug 2010 30,660 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 30,660 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 26,021 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 17,096 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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GN55 VRD is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2005 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 78,540 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 GN55 VRD, 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 21 years old, this Renault Kangoo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GN55 VRD registered?

GN55 VRD is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 19 September 2005.

Is GN55 VRD safe to buy?

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