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WJ57 VLG

2007 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,965 mi
Last recorded126,965 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Renault Kangoo72,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ57 VLG
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 126,965 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 124,280 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Manufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 121,297 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Manufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both rear back plates corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2024 121,297 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Manufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both rear back plates corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2023 118,349 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Manufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2022 115,680 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake needs adjusting

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 115,680 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake needs adjusting

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 113,295 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 109,383 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 109,383 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 98,616 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 85,809 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2018 85,809 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 70,395 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 58,658 miles

plastic shields covering prescribed areas

slight bind n/s/r

Pass 6 Feb 2015 51,644 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

high level light inop. wire diconnected

Pass 11 Feb 2014 43,535 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 37,485 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 30,256 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 23,328 miles

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

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)

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

front disc worn and lipped

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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WJ57 VLG is a 2007 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2007 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 72,364 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 WJ57 VLG, 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 19 years old, this Renault Kangoo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WJ57 VLG registered?

WJ57 VLG is a 2007 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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