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VN56 BGX

2006 Renault Scenic

Gold Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

84,446 mi
Last recorded84,446 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Renault Scenic63,029 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 BGX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 84,446 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 Feb 2025 83,544 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 81,223 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Front And Rear (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both Rears (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 81,199 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Front And Rear (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both Rears (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 79,341 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 79,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 77,129 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 74,894 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 74,886 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x 2 (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 72,984 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 71,207 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 71,207 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2015 69,103 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 69,084 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 64,785 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 57,314 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 49,764 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in n/s front steering rack end

Fail 6 Aug 2012 49,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in n/s front steering rack end

Pass 3 Aug 2011 41,896 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres low tread

bothfront tyres low tread worn edges

slight play n/s steering rack end

Pass 11 Aug 2010 34,237 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 292,377 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 292,377 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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VN56 BGX is a 2006 Renault Scenic in Gold with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VN56 BGX, 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 VN56 BGX registered?

VN56 BGX is a 2006 Renault Scenic, first registered on 22 November 2006.

Is VN56 BGX safe to buy?

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