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Renault Clio

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc

LX52 VGUMOT history

LX52 VGU is a silver petrol Renault Clio first used on 8 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 149,926 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

LX52 VGU silver Renault Clio – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Renault Clio, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
149,926 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,856 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 VGU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Clio
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
8 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 VGU was last recorded at 149,926 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 1,903 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,023 miles · 8 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,903 miles
Average per year
5,856 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,926 miles
  • 2025 – 148,023 miles
  • 2024 – 145,817 miles
  • 2023 – 145,815 miles
  • 2022 – 143,391 miles
  • 2020 – 135,964 miles
  • 2019 – 130,760 miles
  • 2017 – 124,961 miles
  • 2016 – 118,301 miles
  • 2015 – 111,170 miles
  • 2013 – 101,645 miles
  • 2012 – 90,548 miles
  • 2011 – 79,041 miles
  • 2010 – 67,096 miles
  • 2009 – 56,089 miles
  • 2008 – 50,650 miles
  • 2007 – 44,293 miles
  • 2006 – 35,638 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,926 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

30 tests since 20 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,926 miles (+1,903)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    149,926 miles
    Test number
    605285093376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass148,023 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    148,023 miles
    Test number
    808485260528
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail148,019 miles (+2,202)9 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,019 miles
    Test number
    636035545670
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • 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))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass145,817 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    145,817 miles
    Test number
    848442577186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail145,815 miles (+2,424)1 dangerous8 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,815 miles
    Test number
    640888754758
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass143,391 miles (+7,427)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    143,391 miles
    Test number
    694709419393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass135,964 miles (+5,204)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    135,964 miles
    Test number
    457287335554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass130,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    130,760 miles
    Test number
    218475578861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail130,760 miles (+1,828)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,760 miles
    Test number
    696866239522
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  10. Pass128,932 miles (+3,971)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    128,932 miles
    Test number
    743275933265
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake servo slightlly corroded

  11. Pass124,961 miles (+90)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    124,961 miles
    Test number
    167495884505
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  12. Fail124,871 miles (+6,570)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,871 miles
    Test number
    820468480811
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass118,301 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    118,301 miles
    Test number
    838481978785
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail118,301 miles (+7,131)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,301 miles
    Test number
    213406656137
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass111,170 miles (+8,528)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    111,170 miles
    Test number
    280272060858
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS reluctor ring (3.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass102,642 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    102,642 miles
    Test number
    928163905032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOffside front anti-roll bar drop link rubber split

  17. Fail102,642 miles (+997)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,642 miles
    Test number
    928143905081
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOffside front anti-roll bar drop link rubber split

  18. Pass101,645 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    101,645 miles
    Test number
    259547443348
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Fail101,645 miles (+245)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,645 miles
    Test number
    289697143335
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass101,400 miles (+252)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    101,400 miles
    Test number
    369203053265
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail101,148 miles (+10,600)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,148 miles
    Test number
    688686743217
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  22. Pass90,548 miles (+11,507)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    90,548 miles
    Test number
    466523342292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass79,041 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    79,041 miles
    Test number
    366187351408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail78,963 miles (+11,867)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,963 miles
    Test number
    608566251245
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass67,096 miles (+11,007)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    67,096 miles
    Test number
    754311070266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail56,089 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,089 miles
    Test number
    162952869275
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  27. Pass56,089 miles (+5,439)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    56,089 miles
    Test number
    682922469240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass50,650 miles (+6,357)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    50,650 miles
    Test number
    421843368252
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight play in nearside of steering rack

  29. Pass44,293 miles (+8,655)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    44,293 miles
    Test number
    323271267238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass35,638 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    35,638 miles
    Test number
    812453166273
    • NoteAdvise slight play n/s/f steering rack arm if deteriorates will need attention

Questions about LX52 VGU

Does LX52 VGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX52 VGU is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX52 VGU?
The MOT on LX52 VGU is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX52 VGU done?
LX52 VGU was recorded at 149,926 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 5,856 miles a year.
Has LX52 VGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 VGU has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LX52 VGU 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 LX52 VGU find?
LX52 VGU passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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