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WK05 VLJ

2005 Renault Modus

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,598 mi
Last recorded61,598 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK05 VLJ
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 61,598 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 59,041 miles

Front Lower Rad support & cradle brackets slight corrosion

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 54,996 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged BOTH FRONT AND NEARSIDE REAR (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 54,996 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged BOTH FRONT AND NEARSIDE REAR (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 54,988 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 54,988 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 54,674 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 53,637 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 53,040 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underside of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underside of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 51,294 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cut not more than 25 mm

Pass 3 Mar 2015 48,488 miles

nearside rear tyre tread depth approx' 2 to 3 mm nearside front worn on outer edge

rear fog lamp switch deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2014 42,083 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 35,654 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 35,654 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2012 30,775 miles

tyre nearside front 0mm on outer edge

Pass 24 Mar 2011 26,903 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 21,306 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 16,255 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 16,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 25 Mar 2008 11,863 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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WK05 VLJ is a 2005 Renault Modus in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WK05 VLJ, 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 WK05 VLJ registered?

WK05 VLJ is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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