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S1 VKU

2009 Renault Laguna

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

154,881 mi
Last recorded154,881 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Laguna83,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS1 VKU
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 154,881 miles

Front under bonnet components obscuring testable items

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays obscuring testable items

Fail 17 Feb 2026 154,325 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front under bonnet components obscuring testable items

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both thin corroded on edges lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays obscuring testable items

Pass 7 Mar 2025 148,889 miles

Front under bonnet components obscuring testable items

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 9 Mar 2024 143,236 miles

Front under bonnet components obscuring testable items

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

Nearside Rear heat shield loose

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items and slightly damaged

Pass 13 Mar 2023 137,297 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Fail 10 Mar 2023 137,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Pass 10 Mar 2022 131,067 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Fail 8 Mar 2022 131,064 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Pass 10 Mar 2021 125,148 miles

engine bay components obscuring testable items.

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Pass 11 Mar 2020 118,750 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine bay components obscuring testable items.

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Fail 10 Mar 2020 118,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine bay components obscuring testable items.

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Pass 11 Mar 2019 112,528 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 112,524 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 102,278 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 86,452 miles

child seat fitted unable to check rear seat belt

under bonnet trays fitted obscuring testable items

under vehicle, under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 4 Mar 2016 73,057 miles

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

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

service /spanner warning light on dash (injection) fault

Pass 10 Jan 2015 57,868 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake pads getting low

both rear brake pads getting low

Fail 10 Jan 2015 57,868 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake pads getting low

both rear brake pads getting low

Fail 11 Nov 2013 45,654 miles

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

offside and nearside rear tyres cracking on outer tread and outer sidewalls but no cords exposed.

Pass 11 Nov 2013 45,654 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres cracking on outer tread and outer sidewalls but no cords exposed.

Fail 14 Jan 2013 35,372 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 35,372 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 21,505 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Renault Laguna?

Based on 2,783,232 MOT tests across 305,477 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
7,170
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
305,477
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 187,578
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 169,011
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 113,854
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101,973
position lamp(s) not working 80,232
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S1 VKU is a 2009 Renault Laguna in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2009 Renault Laguna models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 83,384 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 Laguna fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 187,578 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S1 VKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Laguna typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 17 years old, this Renault Laguna is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S1 VKU registered?

S1 VKU is a 2009 Renault Laguna, first registered on 15 January 2009.

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