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SY61 VGV

2011 Renault Modus

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

31,878 mi
Last recorded31,878 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Modus40,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY61 VGV
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 31,878 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 29,006 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 29,005 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 26,780 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Primary grooves has cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 24,901 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 22,938 miles

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))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 20,505 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 18,728 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 18,728 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 16,650 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 16,650 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 13,967 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 10,452 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 10,452 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 6,767 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 3,725 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 3,705 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 3,087 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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SY61 VGV is a 2011 Renault Modus in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2011 Renault Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 40,426 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 SY61 VGV, 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 15 years old, this Renault Modus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SY61 VGV registered?

SY61 VGV is a 2011 Renault Modus, first registered on 24 October 2011.

Is SY61 VGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY61 VGV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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