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VU56 VAE

2006 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

105,197 mi
Last recorded105,197 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Renault Kangoo76,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 VAE
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 105,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 101,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2+mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 101,735 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2+mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 96,988 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 93,387 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 85,983 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone mount ()

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 78,491 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 73,875 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 66,618 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 60,114 miles

Both rear tyres showing ageing cracks inside tyre walls

Fail 23 Aug 2017 60,114 miles

Both rear tyres showing ageing cracks inside tyre walls

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 53,472 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 53,472 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 48,400 miles

both front tyres worn off on inner edges

slight oil leak from n/s inner cv boot

Fail 25 Aug 2015 48,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn off on inner edges

slight oil leak from n/s inner cv boot

Pass 26 Aug 2014 42,263 miles

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)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 35,042 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 29,149 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 24,537 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 20,378 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2009 16,004 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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VU56 VAE is a 2006 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2006 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 76,523 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 VU56 VAE, 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 20 years old, this Renault Kangoo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VU56 VAE registered?

VU56 VAE is a 2006 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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