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PG05 VBY

2008 Renault Modus

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

135,462 mi
Last recorded135,462 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG05 VBY
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 135,462 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 127,485 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 118,163 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Wing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 108,244 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 99,622 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 91,683 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2020 91,683 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 87,776 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 87,776 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 82,727 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front headlamps starting to deteriorate but not affecting beam image

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

Slight oil leak around gearbox area

Fail 20 Jul 2018 82,727 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front headlamps starting to deteriorate but not affecting beam image

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

Slight oil leak around gearbox area

Pass 12 Jul 2017 77,221 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2017 77,221 miles

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2016 71,553 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 71,517 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 65,131 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 65,032 miles

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)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 59,153 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 52,550 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 47,127 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres are close to wear indicators.

Pass 31 Oct 2011 43,024 miles

n/s/r tyre srubbing off on edges

slight damage on n/s/r wheel rim inner edge

slight damage on o/s/f mirror casing

slight damge on n/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 29 Oct 2011 43,024 miles

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

n/s/r tyre srubbing off on edges

slight damage on n/s/r wheel rim inner edge

slight damage on o/s/f mirror casing

slight damge on n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 29 Oct 2010 40,087 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 35,498 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 30,682 miles

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

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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PG05 VBY is a 2008 Renault Modus in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 PG05 VBY, 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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PG05 VBY is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 11 September 2008.

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