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Renault Clio

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,149 cc

L18 WMSMOT history

L18 WMS is a red petrol Renault Clio first used on 30 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 126,462 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

L18 WMS red Renault Clio – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Renault Clio, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
126,462 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,336 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 WMS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Clio
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,149 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 WMS was last recorded at 126,462 miles on 5 May 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,457 miles · 1 May 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
7,336 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,462 miles
  • 2025 – 120,910 miles
  • 2024 – 116,426 miles
  • 2023 – 105,449 miles
  • 2022 – 99,075 miles
  • 2020 – 99,036 miles
  • 2019 – 93,225 miles
  • 2018 – 85,481 miles
  • 2017 – 73,407 miles
  • 2016 – 63,666 miles
  • 2015 – 52,840 miles
  • 2014 – 41,925 miles
  • 2013 – 36,747 miles
  • 2012 – 29,944 miles
  • 2011 – 19,224 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,462 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just within legal limit of 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust mount rubber split.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Front Windscreen washer not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,462 miles (+5)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    126,462 miles
    Test number
    346588847775
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just within legal limit of 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mount rubber split.

  2. Fail126,457 miles (+5)2 dangerous7 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,457 miles
    Test number
    797804389658
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just within legal limit of 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mount rubber split.

  3. Fail126,452 miles (+5,542)2 dangerous7 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,452 miles
    Test number
    825826125489
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning both front Side lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Stop lamp(s) missing no brake lights (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  4. Pass120,910 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    120,910 miles
    Test number
    424362112063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail120,903 miles (+4,477)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,903 miles
    Test number
    694222945782
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass116,426 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    116,426 miles
    Test number
    701964159631
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail116,424 miles (+10,975)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,424 miles
    Test number
    289320799223
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass105,449 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    105,449 miles
    Test number
    928230427762
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail105,449 miles (+6,374)2 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,449 miles
    Test number
    980802805301
    • DangerousExhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass99,075 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    99,075 miles
    Test number
    154988899638
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail99,069 miles (+33)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,069 miles
    Test number
    772159032875
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades in poor condition

  12. Pass99,036 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    99,036 miles
    Test number
    348899102815
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail99,036 miles (+5,811)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,036 miles
    Test number
    942141267932
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass93,225 miles (+7,744)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    93,225 miles
    Test number
    993944381905
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass85,481 miles (+12,074)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    85,481 miles
    Test number
    490732806616
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  16. Pass73,407 miles (+9,741)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    73,407 miles
    Test number
    158831401342
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass63,666 miles (+10,826)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    63,666 miles
    Test number
    326978142631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,840 miles (+10,915)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    52,840 miles
    Test number
    856950322707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,925 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    41,925 miles
    Test number
    688734644240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail41,920 miles (+5,173)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,920 miles
    Test number
    498842844238
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass36,747 miles (+6,803)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    36,747 miles
    Test number
    908954573206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracked
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracked

  22. Pass29,944 miles (+10,720)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    29,944 miles
    Test number
    245658462279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,224 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    19,224 miles
    Test number
    248905961240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 WMS

Does L18 WMS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 WMS is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 WMS?
The MOT on L18 WMS is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 WMS done?
L18 WMS was recorded at 126,462 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 7,336 miles a year.
Has L18 WMS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 WMS has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L18 WMS ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L18 WMS find?
L18 WMS passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear nail in tyre, and 3 more.

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