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VE08 VGM

2008 Renault Modus

Purple Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,465 mi
Last recorded116,465 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 VGM
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 116,465 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 107,637 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 99,170 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 91,441 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 91,441 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 84,002 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 84,002 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 78,886 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 72,937 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened radiator mounting sub frame corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 67,656 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened advise front cross member is corroded un der the tray (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

advise high level brake light is inop

advise under trays fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2018 67,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

advise high level brake light is inop

Pass 13 Apr 2017 62,504 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch slight damage

high level stop lamp inop

Pass 26 Apr 2016 57,833 miles

advise E M L is on

advise engine covers and under trays fitted

advise high level brake light is inop

Fail 26 Apr 2016 57,833 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

advise E M L is on

advise engine covers and under trays fitted

advise high level brake light is inop

Pass 23 Apr 2015 53,246 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise high level stop lamp inop

advise nsf tyre wearing on outer edge 185/60/15

Pass 16 Apr 2014 47,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2014 47,005 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2013 39,800 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 39,434 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 May 2011 33,118 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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VE08 VGM is a 2008 Renault Modus in Purple with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VE08 VGM, 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 VE08 VGM registered?

VE08 VGM is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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