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GF08 VJV

2008 Renault Modus

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

130,869 mi
Last recorded130,869 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 VJV
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 130,869 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 130,867 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 127,247 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 127,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 123,088 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2023 123,088 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 119,253 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 119,253 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 114,339 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 114,336 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 109,975 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 109,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 105,316 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 105,313 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 99,645 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 99,641 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 92,115 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 85,557 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 76,632 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 70,438 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Oct 2014 70,438 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 24 Oct 2013 63,826 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 63,826 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 56,239 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs corroding

Pass 14 Nov 2011 49,379 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 41,356 miles

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 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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GF08 VJV is a 2008 Renault Modus in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 GF08 VJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF08 VJV registered?

GF08 VJV is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 10 May 2008.

Is GF08 VJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF08 VJV shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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