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VE05 JVJ

2005 Renault LL29 DCI 100

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

230,181 mi
Last recorded230,181 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault LL29 DCI 100117,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 JVJ
MakeRenault
ModelLL29 DCI 100
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc
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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 230,181 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 226,288 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 226,283 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 217,765 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 215,212 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 215,212 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 208,281 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 199,567 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 195,848 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 191,247 miles

Central Upper stop lamp not working

Central exhaust bracket broken/insecure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 191,247 miles

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

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Upper stop lamp not working

Central exhaust bracket broken/insecure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 182,838 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 182,838 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 173,520 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 173,520 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 164,098 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 155,509 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 155,509 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 142,090 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 128,128 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 128,128 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 108,865 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 88,752 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 75,328 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 54,991 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2008 54,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Renault LL29 DCI 100?

Based on 18,285 MOT tests across 1,182 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
7,993
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
1,182
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 1,432
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 784
position lamp(s) not working 690
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 570
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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VE05 JVJ is a 2005 Renault LL29 DCI 100 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Renault LL29 DCI 100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 117,625 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault LL29 DCI 100 fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 1,432 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VE05 JVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault LL29 DCI 100 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Renault LL29 DCI 100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VE05 JVJ registered?

VE05 JVJ is a 2005 Renault LL29 DCI 100, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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