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WJ05 VWP

2005 Renault Modus

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

62,295 mi
Last recorded62,295 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 VWP
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 62,295 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 62,187 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 47,506 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 46,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 41,255 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 40,428 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 40,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp When stop lamp illuminated (4.2.3 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 39,734 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 38,832 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly worn on edges

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 38,832 miles

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. O/S 185/60/16 N/S 185/55/15 ( N/S incorrect) (5.2.3 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre perished & split around edge of tread

Offside Rear tyre slightly worn on edges

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

windscreen wipers poor at clearing

Fail 14 Jun 2019 38,793 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 29,404 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 22,531 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 19,641 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 19,098 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 18,367 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 7,936 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 14,813 miles

Offside Front 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 9 Mar 2011 9,417 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 7,969 miles

all tyres perished on treads

front tyres 3mm on outer edge

slight play in front steering arms

Pass 2 Mar 2009 6,760 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 6,760 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 3,971 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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WJ05 VWP is a 2005 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 WJ05 VWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ05 VWP registered?

WJ05 VWP is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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The MOT history for WJ05 VWP 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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