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VU60 PLF

2011 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

170,912 mi
Last recorded170,912 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Kangoo85,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU60 PLF
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 170,912 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 168,224 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 157,887 miles

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable play in tie rod (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 157,887 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed tie rod (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable play in tie rod (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 149,514 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 149,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 137,195 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering arm has play

Offside Front Inner steering arm has play

Fail 7 Dec 2019 135,192 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Dec 2018 128,654 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2018 128,654 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 119,306 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 101,253 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 101,253 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 80,940 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 58,809 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2015 58,809 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 40,349 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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VU60 PLF is a 2011 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2011 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 85,175 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 VU60 PLF, 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 15 years old, this Renault Kangoo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VU60 PLF registered?

VU60 PLF is a 2011 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 31 January 2011.

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