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DG06 VMM

2006 Renault Modus

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

117,404 mi
Last recorded117,404 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Renault Modus52,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 VMM
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 117,404 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

radiator support bracket corrded.

Fail 18 Feb 2026 117,404 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

radiator support bracket corrded.

Pass 18 Nov 2024 106,748 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 106,739 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 101,800 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front cradle/rad support is heavily corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2022 99,394 miles

Rear axle, backplates and front cross member heavily corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2022 99,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear axle, backplates and front cross member heavily corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2021 96,107 miles

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

heavy corrossion on rear axle

Fail 12 Oct 2021 96,106 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

heavy corrossion on rear axle

Pass 13 Oct 2020 93,449 miles

Rear brake backplates and shock absorbers corroded

Slight play in steering column

Fail 12 Oct 2020 93,447 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel all (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear brake backplates and shock absorbers corroded

Slight play in steering column

Pass 18 Oct 2019 90,601 miles

heavy corrossion on rear axle

Fail 17 Oct 2019 90,599 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

heavy corrossion on rear axle

Pass 18 Oct 2018 85,548 miles

corrossion on rear axle

n/s front and n/s rear tyres wearing on outer edge

Fail 18 Oct 2018 85,546 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear across axle (1.1.11 (c))

corrossion on rear axle

n/s front and n/s rear tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 2 Oct 2017 79,448 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Oct 2017 79,445 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s front (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s front (8.2.2)

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2016 75,432 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 75,430 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 69,869 miles

centre brake light inop

Fail 14 Oct 2015 69,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

centre brake light inop

Pass 22 Oct 2014 64,510 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 64,509 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 59,854 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 59,820 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 52,042 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 49,186 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 42,314 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 37,747 miles

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

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

front brake discs lipped and pitting

Pass 8 Apr 2010 37,609 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre devoid of tread on outer edge

Pass 7 Apr 2009 25,338 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 25,338 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

How Reliable is the Renault Modus?

Based on 549,585 MOT tests across 30,925 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
4,567
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
30,925
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 17,600
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13,967
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,981
position lamp(s) not working 9,931
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 7,896
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DG06 VMM is a 2006 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

Across all 2006 Renault Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 52,973 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 Modus fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 17,600 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG06 VMM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Modus typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Renault Modus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DG06 VMM is a 2006 Renault Modus, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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