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VU55 YDG

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

79,280 mi
Last recorded79,280 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 YDG
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 79,280 miles

Spare wheel corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2025 79,276 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Spare wheel corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2024 76,848 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 76,845 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 75,796 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 74,949 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 73,162 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 70,262 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 70,132 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 62,695 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 62,672 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 53,751 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 20 Feb 2016 46,593 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 46,588 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 40,013 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 40,013 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 35,180 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 35,180 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 28,940 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 28,940 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 22,907 miles

front discs slightly lipped

Pass 13 Oct 2010 16,690 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 13,121 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 8,936 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 8,936 miles

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

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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VU55 YDG is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VU55 YDG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU55 YDG registered?

VU55 YDG is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is VU55 YDG safe to buy?

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