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Renault Clio

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,998 cc

L5 VATMOT history

L5 VAT is a blue petrol Renault Clio first used on 21 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 117,497 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

L5 VAT blue Renault Clio – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Renault Clio, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jul 2027
Mileage
117,497 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,665 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 VAT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Clio
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
21 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 VAT was last recorded at 117,497 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,489 miles · 9 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
4,665 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,497 miles
  • 2022 – 114,825 miles
  • 2021 – 108,369 miles
  • 2020 – 100,921 miles
  • 2019 – 97,053 miles
  • 2018 – 91,219 miles
  • 2017 – 80,361 miles
  • 2015 – 75,449 miles
  • 2014 – 64,318 miles
  • 2013 – 64,290 miles
  • 2011 – 53,370 miles
  • 2010 – 44,748 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,497 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner arm (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 15 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,497 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    117,497 miles
    Test number
    791615003033
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail117,489 miles (+2,664)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,489 miles
    Test number
    660637804293
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass114,825 miles (+6,456)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    114,825 miles
    Test number
    177625835536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass108,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    108,369 miles
    Test number
    886968938672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail108,347 miles (+7,426)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,347 miles
    Test number
    785186892415
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass100,921 miles (+3,868)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    100,921 miles
    Test number
    979156883396
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass97,053 miles (+5,834)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    97,053 miles
    Test number
    966723806137
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass91,219 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    91,219 miles
    Test number
    972061064865
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

  9. Fail91,215 miles (+10,854)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,215 miles
    Test number
    950515087556
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative Adjusting all time on own with vehicle stood (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

  10. Pass80,361 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    80,361 miles
    Test number
    218781927779
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner arm (2.2.A.1b)

  11. Fail80,360 miles (+4,911)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,360 miles
    Test number
    647898876216
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner arm (2.2.A.1b)

  12. Pass75,449 miles (+11,131)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    75,449 miles
    Test number
    559390045169
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass64,318 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    64,318 miles
    Test number
    996549624059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail64,290 miles (+10,920)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,290 miles
    Test number
    939162123091
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Pass53,370 miles (+8,622)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    53,370 miles
    Test number
    379292321358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    44,748 miles
    Test number
    333769340303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 VAT

Does L5 VAT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 VAT is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 VAT?
The MOT on L5 VAT is valid until 19 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 VAT done?
L5 VAT was recorded at 117,497 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 4,665 miles a year.
Has L5 VAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 VAT has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L5 VAT 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 L5 VAT find?
L5 VAT passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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