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VT55 FNG

2006 Renault Modus

Gold Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,749 mi
Last recorded132,749 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Renault Modus52,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVT55 FNG
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 May 2025 132,749 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Position lamp not working NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 108,264 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 108,262 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2023 95,270 miles

Nearside registration lamp dim

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2023 95,205 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 90,642 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 May 2022 90,636 miles

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

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 May 2021 89,220 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 86,446 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 76,782 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 66,408 miles

n/s sill damaged

Fail 19 May 2017 66,401 miles

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

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

n/s sill damaged

Pass 20 Feb 2016 62,745 miles

middle seat belt catch sticking

Fail 19 Feb 2016 62,745 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewalls cracked and cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

middle seat belt catch sticking

Pass 6 Feb 2015 58,889 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 58,889 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 54,785 miles

rear tyres side walls perrished

Fail 20 Feb 2014 54,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rear tyres side walls perrished

Pass 19 Feb 2013 49,143 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 43,560 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 37,970 miles

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

damage to nearside front sill

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 29 Jan 2010 32,467 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2010 32,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 23,627 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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VT55 FNG is a 2006 Renault Modus in Gold with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VT55 FNG, 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 VT55 FNG registered?

VT55 FNG is a 2006 Renault Modus, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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