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VU05 XGX

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

168,223 mi
Last recorded168,223 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 XGX
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2021 168,223 miles

Both front anti roll bar link bushes deteriorated but no play present

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

Fail 8 Apr 2021 168,175 miles

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

Both front anti roll bar link bushes deteriorated but no play present

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

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated but repair holding in place

Pass 5 Mar 2020 166,668 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

slight binding on rear brakes

Fail 4 Mar 2020 166,666 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

slight binding on rear brakes

Pass 11 Mar 2019 164,596 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 15 Mar 2018 162,070 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 159,974 miles

Hazard warning light switch broken

Items removed from driver's view prior to test tax disc holder ()

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

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

Offside Front door mirror cas missing

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 159,973 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Hazard warning light switch broken

Items removed from driver's view prior to test tax disc holder ()

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

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

Offside Front door mirror cas missing

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 157,035 miles

stone chip in front screen

Fail 1 Mar 2016 157,035 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

n/s/f brake slightly binding

stone chip in front screen

Pass 24 Mar 2015 154,214 miles

front brake discs worn /corroded

front brake pads worn thin

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 Mar 2015 154,214 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake discs worn /corroded

front brake pads worn thin

rear reg plate slightly deteriated

Pass 8 Mar 2014 149,378 miles

nearside rear tyre has slight cracking

offside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 8 Mar 2014 149,378 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside rear tyre has slight cracking

offside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 18 Mar 2013 143,690 miles

front brake pads look worn

Fail 18 Mar 2013 143,689 miles

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

front brake pads look worn

Fail 23 Mar 2012 132,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 132,833 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 103,692 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 16 Mar 2010 71,988 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 54,435 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 40,857 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 XGX is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 VU05 XGX, 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 XGX registered?

VU05 XGX is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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The MOT history for VU05 XGX shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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