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VU09 DFX

2009 Renault Grand Modus

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

82,626 mi
Last recorded82,626 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Grand Modus50,649 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 DFX
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Modus
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 82,626 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 72,968 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2025 72,968 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 64,573 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2024 64,573 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 59,064 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 59,064 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2022 53,851 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 49,688 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 47,143 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 47,143 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 42,792 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5 mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 42,786 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5 mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 35,515 miles

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

Nearside wing mirror secured with tape

Fail 4 Jun 2018 35,515 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside wing mirror secured with tape

Pass 6 Jun 2017 28,533 miles

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

Nearside wing mirror secured with tape

Pass 24 May 2016 23,934 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 19,406 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 15,956 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 15,860 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 12,973 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 10,150 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Grand Modus?

Based on 72,470 MOT tests across 4,357 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
4,711
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
4,357
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 966
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 754
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 727
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VU09 DFX is a 2009 Renault Grand Modus in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2009 Renault Grand Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 50,649 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 Grand Modus fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 966 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU09 DFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Grand Modus typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Renault Grand Modus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VU09 DFX registered?

VU09 DFX is a 2009 Renault Grand Modus, first registered on 19 May 2009.

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