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VU05 VSP

2005 Renault Modus

Brown Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

77,023 mi
Last recorded77,023 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 VSP
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 77,023 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (All around) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (Both sides) (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (Both sides) (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 May 2026 77,023 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (All around) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (Both sides) (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (Both sides) (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2025 75,594 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 74,684 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 73,973 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2022 73,206 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 72,740 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2021 72,737 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 72,199 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 71,302 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 70,562 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jun 2017 69,377 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 69,377 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 68,191 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 66,155 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 66,155 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 64,106 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 64,106 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 61,954 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 61,954 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

slight binding both rear brakes

Pass 31 May 2012 58,814 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

near side rear brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Jun 2011 54,504 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 54,492 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 39,712 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 28,829 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 28,829 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 5,703 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 5,703 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 14,943 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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VU05 VSP is a 2005 Renault Modus in Brown with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2005 Renault Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 54,840 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 VU05 VSP, 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 21 years old, this Renault Modus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VU05 VSP registered?

VU05 VSP is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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