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WU56 VUW

2006 Renault Scenic

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

147,568 mi
Last recorded147,568 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Renault Scenic63,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 VUW
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 147,568 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2021 147,497 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 142,470 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 142,454 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 134,941 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2019 134,878 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 130,266 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing N/Sz , o/s (2.7.2a)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 129,799 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure Damaged (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing N/s , o/s (2.7.2a)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 125,908 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2016 125,886 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 121,004 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016

All position lamps not working ns front (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 110,547 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 95,490 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 95,426 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 80,867 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear fog light lens damaged and repaired

Fail 14 Dec 2012 80,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 61,951 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 Dec 2010 42,483 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 39,956 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 32,215 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 32,215 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Renault Scenic?

Based on 2,489,721 MOT tests across 172,237 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
6,650
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
172,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108,325
position lamp(s) not working 70,652
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 64,273
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 60,499
Registration plate lamp not working 59,677
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WU56 VUW is a 2006 Renault Scenic in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2006 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 63,029 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 Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108,325 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WU56 VUW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 20 years old, this Renault Scenic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WU56 VUW registered?

WU56 VUW is a 2006 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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