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VU05 VUC

2005 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,510 mi
Last recorded58,510 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 VUC
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 58,510 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 55,164 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

tyres perished

Pass 14 Nov 2023 53,074 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 50,566 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 47,472 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 45,642 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 43,516 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 40,220 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 40,220 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2017 37,861 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 37,861 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure outer (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 34,739 miles

Nearside Front and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 31,491 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 28,474 miles

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

offside rear tyre perrished

some oil mist present on PAS pump

Fail 19 Nov 2014 28,474 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

offside rear tyre perrished

some oil mist present on PAS pump

Pass 22 Nov 2013 25,586 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 24,579 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 24,579 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 23,458 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 23,409 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 21,300 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 19,301 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 19,264 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 16,247 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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VU05 VUC is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 78,540 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU05 VUC, 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 21 years old, this Renault Kangoo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VU05 VUC registered?

VU05 VUC is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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