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GK09 VCU

2009 Renault Modus

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,032 mi
Last recorded85,032 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Modus48,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK09 VCU
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 85,032 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026 85,031 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Front subframe/Radiator support (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Droplink (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Droplink (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 83,544 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 80,059 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 75,893 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 70,982 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 70,982 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 65,627 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 65,627 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 62,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 5.0 mm & low on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre stop not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre on 2.0 mm & low on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 62,368 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment excessive travel on hand brake lever (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 5.0 mm & low on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre stop not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre on 2.0 mm & low on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 57,171 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 49,155 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside front (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 41,472 miles

Front under tray fitted

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 35,449 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 35,449 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 30,495 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 30,495 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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 12 Feb 2014 24,667 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2013 20,615 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 14,826 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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GK09 VCU is a 2009 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2009 Renault Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 48,311 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GK09 VCU, 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 17 years old, this Renault Modus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GK09 VCU registered?

GK09 VCU is a 2009 Renault Modus, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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