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PJ15 VLS

2015 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

158,146 mi
Last recorded158,146 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Renault Kangoo82,482 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ15 VLS
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 158,146 miles

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2025 158,146 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected Lights stuck on (4.6.3 (a))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2025 158,144 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 157,384 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 16 Oct 2024 157,384 miles

Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected lamps constantly staying on (4.6.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 26 Jul 2023 152,699 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 152,699 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 141,269 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2021 136,893 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 136,893 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 124,639 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 124,639 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 106,329 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 80,535 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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PJ15 VLS is a 2015 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2015 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 82,482 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 PJ15 VLS, 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 11 years old, this Renault Kangoo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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PJ15 VLS is a 2015 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 24 June 2015.

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