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VN56 AWM

2006 Renault Modus

Purple Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

74,443 mi
Last recorded74,443 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Renault Modus52,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 AWM
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 74,443 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2026 74,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 68,130 miles

Nearside Front frame in front of subframe corroded

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

Fail 26 Feb 2025 68,061 miles

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

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

Nearside Front frame in front of subframe corroded

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 58,397 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2023 58,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 53,105 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 48,258 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 48,240 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 1.6mm on outer treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm on outer treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 47,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 47,044 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 44,379 miles

Boot full of personal effects

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Feb 2019 44,378 miles

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

Boot full of personal effects

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Feb 2018 41,883 miles

Rear tyres getting down

Fail 20 Feb 2018 41,883 miles

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

Rear tyres getting down

Pass 20 Feb 2017 39,047 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 36,407 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 33,188 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 28,346 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 23,524 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 16,637 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 9,853 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 9,363 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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VN56 AWM is a 2006 Renault Modus in Purple with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2006 Renault Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 52,973 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 VN56 AWM, 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 20 years old, this Renault Modus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VN56 AWM registered?

VN56 AWM is a 2006 Renault Modus, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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