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VX55 VPC

2005 Renault Modus

Gold Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

144,408 mi
Last recorded144,408 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 VPC
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 144,408 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2026 144,388 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear centre section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear centre section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 139,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front radiator support holed and corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2024 133,535 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear looks to be corroding behind a cover at nearside rear not allowing a full inspection,further attention to this is advised (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 125,832 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 117,888 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 108,686 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 108,682 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 104,914 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 100,689 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 100,651 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 95,088 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 83,716 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 83,466 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 72,122 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking on inner sidewall but not down to cords (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 67,220 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 57,563 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 57,221 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 46,741 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 41,756 miles

dip beams light output slightly reduced

Pass 14 Oct 2010 33,447 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 27,814 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 22,329 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 VPC is a 2005 Renault Modus in Gold with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VPC, 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 VPC registered?

VX55 VPC is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 20 October 2005.

Is VX55 VPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX55 VPC shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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