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VU56 VLA

2006 Renault Modus

Gold Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,240 mi
Last recorded143,240 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Renault Modus52,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 VLA
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 143,240 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 143,240 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 138,550 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 131,208 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 118,819 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 108,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 108,895 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 102,811 miles

offside and nearside rear discs worn

Pass 22 Nov 2010 85,800 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front registration plate damaged slightly

Fail 17 Nov 2010 85,788 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Nov 2009 66,955 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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VU56 VLA is a 2006 Renault Modus in Gold with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU56 VLA, 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 VU56 VLA registered?

VU56 VLA is a 2006 Renault Modus, first registered on 13 November 2006.

Is VU56 VLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU56 VLA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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