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VU09 DMX

2009 Renault Laguna

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

130,879 mi
Last recorded130,879 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Renault Laguna83,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 DMX
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 130,879 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 125,744 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2023 125,744 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both n/s and o/s not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 112,190 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 104,704 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 104,687 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 99,907 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 99,905 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 91,138 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 91,138 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2018 82,124 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 82,124 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 78,834 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 70,166 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 70,166 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 60,382 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 60,382 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 50,215 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 50,215 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 40,954 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 31,443 miles

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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VU09 DMX is a 2009 Renault Laguna in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VU09 DMX, 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 VU09 DMX registered?

VU09 DMX is a 2009 Renault Laguna, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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