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FV08 VLA

2008 Renault Modus

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

64,566 mi
Last recorded64,566 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 VLA
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 64,566 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2026 64,474 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 55,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 45,685 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 43,410 miles

N/S mirror glass broken

Fail 22 Mar 2023 43,408 miles

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

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

N/S mirror glass broken

Pass 31 Mar 2022 41,576 miles

N/S door mirror glass cracked

Fail 30 Mar 2022 41,576 miles

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

N/S door mirror glass cracked

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

Rear wiper worn out

Pass 23 Mar 2021 38,867 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 38,867 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Centre stop light not working

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 37,445 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 34,370 miles

All wipers poor

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 30,614 miles

both rear tyres down to 3mm

Pass 14 Mar 2017 27,041 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 24,081 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 22,649 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 20,341 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 20,341 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 May 2013 17,775 miles

rear wiper blade

Pass 10 May 2012 14,843 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 13,915 miles

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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FV08 VLA is a 2008 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Renault Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 53,023 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FV08 VLA, 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 18 years old, this Renault Modus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FV08 VLA registered?

FV08 VLA is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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