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VU56 YMR

2006 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

121,627 mi
Last recorded121,627 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Renault Kangoo76,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 YMR
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 121,627 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn low on edges.

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn low on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 111,830 miles

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

Noise from fan belt.

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 111,830 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Noise from fan belt.

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 102,438 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 102,435 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 92,124 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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 92,124 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres worn badly on edges.

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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 81,988 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2021 81,988 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 71,134 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 68,960 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and NSR (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 68,960 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and NSR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 65,059 miles

Accident damage to the NSF wing area/doorstep

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS rear are perished in the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 60,775 miles

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

NSF wheelarch accident damage

Pass 13 Sep 2016 56,415 miles

Both front tyres are worn on edges

NSF wing/doorstep area has accident damage

Fail 13 Sep 2016 56,415 miles

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

Both front tyres are worn on edges

NSF wing/doorstep area has accident damage

Fail 13 Sep 2016 56,415 miles

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

Both front tyres are worn on edges

NSF wing/doorstep area has accident damage

Pass 11 Sep 2015 52,289 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 52,289 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 48,622 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 48,622 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 42,937 miles

NSR tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 14 Sep 2012 36,902 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 36,902 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 31,983 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 31,983 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 26,895 miles

all tyres close to limit

Pass 14 Sep 2009 20,620 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 YMR is a 2006 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 VU56 YMR, 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 YMR registered?

VU56 YMR is a 2006 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 4 October 2006.

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