Renault Clio
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc
L36 MLVMOT history
L36 MLV is a black petrol Renault Clio first used on 8 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 135,444 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 135,444 mi
- At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 17 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 6,041 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L36 MLV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Renault
- Model
- Clio
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 8 Jun 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L36 MLV was last recorded at 135,444 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 135,441 miles · 8 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 6,041 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 135,444 miles
- 2025 – 135,441 miles
- 2024 – 133,430 miles
- 2023 – 132,237 miles
- 2022 – 129,255 miles
- 2021 – 128,105 miles
- 2020 – 124,570 miles
- 2019 – 118,850 miles
- 2018 – 110,745 miles
- 2016 – 98,577 miles
- 2015 – 91,450 miles
- 2014 – 75,239 miles
- 2013 – 66,682 miles
- 2012 – 58,609 miles
- 2011 – 48,124 miles
- 2010 – 43,803 miles
- 2009 – 39,186 miles
- 2008 – 30,937 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass135,444 miles
- MinorRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
28 tests since 22 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass135,444 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 135,444 miles
- Test number
- 943801186213
- MinorRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail135,441 miles (+2,011)6 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,441 miles
- Test number
- 742929469699
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MinorRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Across axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Pass133,430 miles (+34)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 133,430 miles
- Test number
- 421470392943
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail133,396 miles (+1,159)2 dangerous13 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,396 miles
- Test number
- 157825677042
- DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded inner (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe join (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass132,237 miles (+15)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 132,237 miles
- Test number
- 691532781444
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth front outer sill lips damaged
Fail132,222 miles (+2,967)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,222 miles
- Test number
- 485912408157
- DangerousNearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorDriver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements letters to small (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth front outer sill lips damaged
Pass129,255 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 129,255 miles
- Test number
- 536324362475
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
Fail129,253 miles (+1,148)1 dangerous8 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,253 miles
- Test number
- 691373952672
- DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing braket broken off (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged wiring insecure (1.6 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
Pass128,105 miles (+75)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 128,105 miles
- Test number
- 389122745148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail128,030 miles (+3,460)8 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,030 miles
- Test number
- 120994867918
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass124,570 miles (+5,720)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 124,570 miles
- Test number
- 768202608856
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,850 miles (+8,105)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 118,850 miles
- Test number
- 539094084734
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,745 miles (+12,168)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 110,745 miles
- Test number
- 102426710759
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,577 miles (+7,127)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 98,577 miles
- Test number
- 569598785017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,450 miles (+16,211)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 91,450 miles
- Test number
- 425758678925
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,239 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 75,239 miles
- Test number
- 486301214315
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteAdvise rear exhaust box close to brake pipe.
Fail75,239 miles (+8,557)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,239 miles
- Test number
- 455528704437
- FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- FailureFront registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass66,682 miles (+8,073)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 66,682 miles
- Test number
- 605278993210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,609 miles (+10,485)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 58,609 miles
- Test number
- 115327102309
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,124 miles (+34)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 48,124 miles
- Test number
- 118359991282
- NoteFront brake discs inner faces rusty/worn
- NoteFront brakes slight distorsion /slight imbalance on brake tester
Fail48,090 miles (+4,287)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,090 miles
- Test number
- 375058691220
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront brake discs inner faces rusty/worn
- NoteFront brakes slight distorsion /slight imbalance on brake tester
Pass43,803 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 43,803 miles
- Test number
- 242861490257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,795 miles (+4,609)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,795 miles
- Test number
- 310969280439
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureParking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass39,186 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 39,186 miles
- Test number
- 670010509327
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,186 miles (+8,249)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,186 miles
- Test number
- 732199099229
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass30,937 miles (+4,068)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 30,937 miles
- Test number
- 781431508335
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,869 miles (+3)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,869 miles
- Test number
- 434156758043
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Fail26,866 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,866 miles
- Test number
- 553803058005
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Questions about L36 MLV
- Does L36 MLV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L36 MLV is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L36 MLV?
- The MOT on L36 MLV is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L36 MLV done?
- L36 MLV was recorded at 135,444 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 6,041 miles a year.
- Has L36 MLV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L36 MLV has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on L36 MLV 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 L36 MLV find?
- L36 MLV passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: rear brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering.
Related registrations
Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.