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VX55 GVO

2005 Renault Modus

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

99,899 mi
Last recorded99,899 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 GVO
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 99,899 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 94,912 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 94,765 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 89,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 83,813 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 77,309 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 74,729 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 72,097 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 67,375 miles

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

engine bay and under covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 16 Aug 2017 63,573 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine bay and under covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 16 Aug 2017 63,573 miles

Nearside 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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine bay and under covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 5 Aug 2016 59,466 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 59,466 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both sides (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 56,166 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 52,748 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 13 Aug 2014 52,748 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 49,533 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 49,533 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 45,943 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 45,943 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 40,869 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 40,869 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 34,943 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 29,998 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 24,628 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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VX55 GVO is a 2005 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 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 VX55 GVO, 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 VX55 GVO registered?

VX55 GVO is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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