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NU56 VWL

2006 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

115,167 mi
Last recorded115,167 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Renault Scenic63,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU56 VWL
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 115,167 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber casings have surface corrosion

Offside Rear shock absorber casings have surface corrosion

Pass 5 Feb 2025 114,363 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 114,363 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2024 113,368 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 112,526 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 112,526 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 111,803 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Feb 2022 111,803 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jan 2021 110,741 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 109,964 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 106,302 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 106,302 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 101,782 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 94,842 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 94,892 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly strut top bearing partly siezed (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 85,346 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 85,346 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 74,891 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 68,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 60,223 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 60,223 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 47,839 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 37,060 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 25,778 miles

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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NU56 VWL is a 2006 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2006 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 63,029 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 NU56 VWL, 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 20 years old, this Renault Scenic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NU56 VWL registered?

NU56 VWL is a 2006 Renault Scenic, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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