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W111 DBW

2008 Renault Koleos

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,639 mi
Last recorded152,639 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Koleos79,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW111 DBW
MakeRenault
ModelKoleos
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 152,639 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated fuel filler pipe corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 145,666 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 138,948 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck

Fail 17 Jul 2024 138,943 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on 1.6 mil in places (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 to 3 mil (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 130,535 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 124,316 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 124,316 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 119,262 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 110,558 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 107,696 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 103,779 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 100,606 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 96,029 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 87,831 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 80,609 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 80,609 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 69,114 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 69,114 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 52,990 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 36,605 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Koleos?

Based on 55,341 MOT tests across 5,106 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
7,542
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
5,106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 783
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 707
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 694
Registration plate lamp not working 584
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 535
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W111 DBW is a 2008 Renault Koleos in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Renault Koleos models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 79,971 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Koleos fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 783 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W111 DBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Koleos typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Koleos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W111 DBW registered?

W111 DBW is a 2008 Renault Koleos, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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