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Renault Clio

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,390 cc

V18 RLBMOT history

V18 RLB is a black petrol Renault Clio first used on 26 Jun 2007. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 161,246 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

V18 RLB black Renault Clio – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Renault Clio, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
161,246 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,829 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V18 RLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Clio
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
26 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V18 RLB was last recorded at 161,246 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 7,888 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,358 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,888 miles
Average per year
7,829 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,246 miles
  • 2025 – 153,358 miles
  • 2024 – 144,831 miles
  • 2023 – 138,414 miles
  • 2022 – 132,004 miles
  • 2021 – 127,561 miles
  • 2020 – 125,053 miles
  • 2019 – 114,904 miles
  • 2018 – 105,975 miles
  • 2017 – 98,143 miles
  • 2016 – 95,539 miles
  • 2015 – 83,863 miles
  • 2014 – 73,684 miles
  • 2013 – 64,520 miles
  • 2012 – 54,502 miles
  • 2011 – 43,431 miles
  • 2010 – 33,602 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,246 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Exhaust shield insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,246 miles (+7,888)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    161,246 miles
    Test number
    530456590135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass153,358 miles (+8,527)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    153,358 miles
    Test number
    460037151986
    • AdvisoryNote - Front radiator support corroded.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass144,831 miles (+6,417)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    144,831 miles
    Test number
    167508444375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Projector lens. (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Projector lens. (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Pass138,414 miles (+274)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    138,414 miles
    Test number
    566727838969
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail138,140 miles (+6,136)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,140 miles
    Test number
    911513476793
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass132,004 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    132,004 miles
    Test number
    521397577774
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Fail132,004 miles (+4,443)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,004 miles
    Test number
    613933959732
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass127,561 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    127,561 miles
    Test number
    811932625153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail127,558 miles (+2,505)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,558 miles
    Test number
    879076183852
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass125,053 miles (+10,149)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    125,053 miles
    Test number
    433351437445
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass114,904 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    114,904 miles
    Test number
    298826034596
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust shield insecure

  12. Fail114,904 miles (+8,929)3 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,904 miles
    Test number
    855732078999
    • DangerousBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust shield insecure

  13. Pass105,975 miles (+7,832)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    105,975 miles
    Test number
    326183427963
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass98,143 miles (+2,604)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    98,143 miles
    Test number
    112713844676
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass95,539 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    95,539 miles
    Test number
    851031129480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail95,538 miles (+11,675)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,538 miles
    Test number
    792340206092
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass83,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    83,863 miles
    Test number
    816370775170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail83,862 miles (+10,178)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,862 miles
    Test number
    226820075198
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass73,684 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    73,684 miles
    Test number
    205417964497
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail73,684 miles (+9,164)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,684 miles
    Test number
    515807164115
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass64,520 miles (+10,018)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    64,520 miles
    Test number
    655218153196
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass54,502 miles (+11,071)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    54,502 miles
    Test number
    819517762112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail43,431 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,431 miles
    Test number
    239997141465
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass43,431 miles (+9,829)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    43,431 miles
    Test number
    995747741173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass33,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    33,602 miles
    Test number
    193523960154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V18 RLB

Does V18 RLB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V18 RLB is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V18 RLB?
The MOT on V18 RLB is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V18 RLB done?
V18 RLB was recorded at 161,246 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 7,829 miles a year.
Has V18 RLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V18 RLB has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on V18 RLB 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 V18 RLB find?
V18 RLB passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 1 more.

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