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VU09 CVD

2009 Renault Modus

Beige Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

172,485 mi
Last recorded172,485 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Modus48,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 CVD
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 172,485 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Spare tyre defective below legal limit ()

Fail 25 Jul 2025 172,483 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working pipe popping off washers blocked (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Spare tyre defective below legal limit ()

Pass 23 Jul 2024 164,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 164,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 156,596 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2023 156,596 miles

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 146,537 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 137,386 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 137,384 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 132,841 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 121,441 miles

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

rear exhaust slight leak

Pass 23 Apr 2018 112,057 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 112,016 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 103,130 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2017 103,068 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front windscreen wipers deteriorated

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 96,348 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 96,347 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow from centre clamp (7.1.2)

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

front brake discs thin

Pass 23 Feb 2015 86,178 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake pads low.

Pass 21 Feb 2014 70,567 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 53,994 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 53,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 40,823 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre pressure low

Fail 21 Feb 2012 40,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre pressure low

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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VU09 CVD is a 2009 Renault Modus in Beige with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2009 Renault Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 48,311 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 VU09 CVD, 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 17 years old, this Renault Modus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VU09 CVD registered?

VU09 CVD is a 2009 Renault Modus, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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