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WG08 WBW

2008 Renault Koleos

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

131,919 mi
Last recorded131,919 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Koleos79,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 WBW
MakeRenault
ModelKoleos
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 131,919 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 125,035 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 125,035 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 118,672 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 118,667 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 111,374 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both small brake pipes to flexible hoses rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight corrosion throughout to suspension arms

Pass 24 Aug 2019 107,372 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2018 103,752 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 98,855 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 95,353 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 84,485 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 84,485 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 65,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 53,497 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 44,238 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 33,518 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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WG08 WBW is a 2008 Renault Koleos in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WG08 WBW, 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 WG08 WBW registered?

WG08 WBW is a 2008 Renault Koleos, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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