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Renault Clio

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,149 cc

Y198 VSLMOT history

Y198 VSL is a blue petrol Renault Clio first used on 6 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 22 of 25 MOT tests, with 109,862 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

Y198 VSL blue Renault Clio – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Renault Clio, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
109,862 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
22 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,181 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y198 VSL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Clio
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,149 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
6 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y198 VSL was last recorded at 109,862 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 638 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,224 miles · 14 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
638 miles
Average per year
4,181 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,862 miles
  • 2025 – 109,224 miles
  • 2024 – 108,046 miles
  • 2023 – 107,561 miles
  • 2022 – 105,795 miles
  • 2021 – 104,760 miles
  • 2020 – 104,286 miles
  • 2019 – 103,239 miles
  • 2018 – 100,912 miles
  • 2017 – 97,888 miles
  • 2016 – 95,846 miles
  • 2015 – 94,067 miles
  • 2014 – 92,325 miles
  • 2013 – 91,117 miles
  • 2012 – 83,954 miles
  • 2011 – 76,516 miles
  • 2010 – 69,396 miles
  • 2009 – 61,805 miles
  • 2008 – 55,728 miles
  • 2007 – 42,464 miles
  • 2006 – 34,411 miles
  • 2005 – 23,270 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,862 miles
  • AdvisoryAdvise rear axle corroded but not excessive also o/s n/s front lower suspension arms and front struts

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.

  • Advise o/s n/s front struts corroded but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Advise rear axle beam corroded but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Inside part of o/s/f brake disc corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,862 miles (+638)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    109,862 miles
    Test number
    553556241314
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear axle corroded but not excessive also o/s n/s front lower suspension arms and front struts
  2. Pass109,224 miles (+1,178)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    109,224 miles
    Test number
    743646859781
    • AdvisoryAdvise front subframe and rear axle corroded but not excessive
    • AdvisoryAdvise o/s n/s front chassis corroded but not excessive
  3. Pass108,046 miles (+485)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    108,046 miles
    Test number
    163969768984
    • AdvisoryAdvise front shockers corroded but not excessive
    • AdvisoryAdvise parts of o/s n/s inner sills and chassis corroded but not excessive
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear axle corroded but not excessive
  4. Pass107,561 miles (+1,766)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    107,561 miles
    Test number
    195764415916
    • AdvisoryAdvise o/s n/s front struts corroded but not excessive
    • AdvisoryAdvise o/s n/s inner sills corroded also parts of o/s n/s chassis at rear but not excessive
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear axle beam corroded but not excessive
  5. Pass105,795 miles (+1,035)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2023
    Odometer
    105,795 miles
    Test number
    544927934654
    • AdvisoryAdvise o/s n/s front brake discs corroded but not excessive
    • AdvisoryAdvise o/s/f inner sill corroded but not holed or excessive
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear axle beam corroded but not holed or excessive
  6. Pass104,760 miles (+474)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    104,760 miles
    Test number
    390306335075
    • AdvisoryAdvise o/s n/s front antiroll bar link bar bushes worn and perished advise to replace
    • AdvisoryAdvise o/s n/s front lower suspension arms corroded but not excessive
    • AdvisoryAdvise o/s n/s front struts corroded but not excessive
    • AdvisoryAdvise o/s/r tyre starting to crack and perish advise to replace
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear axle beam corroded but not excessive
  7. Pass104,286 miles (+1,047)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    104,286 miles
    Test number
    762868401185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass103,239 miles (+2,327)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    103,239 miles
    Test number
    337496826123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass100,912 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    100,912 miles
    Test number
    176197389579
    • AdvisoryInside part of o/s/f brake disc corroded
  10. Fail100,909 miles (+3,021)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,909 miles
    Test number
    667248094624
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryInside part of o/s/f brake disc corroded
  11. Pass97,888 miles (+2,042)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    97,888 miles
    Test number
    998256080166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass95,846 miles (+1,779)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    95,846 miles
    Test number
    130591710610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass94,067 miles (+1,742)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    94,067 miles
    Test number
    287776255416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass92,325 miles (+1,208)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    92,325 miles
    Test number
    888190464154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass91,117 miles (+7,163)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    91,117 miles
    Test number
    569019163112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass83,954 miles (+7,438)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    83,954 miles
    Test number
    739260262155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass76,516 miles (+7,120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    76,516 miles
    Test number
    379361161146
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  18. Pass69,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    69,396 miles
    Test number
    231403970119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail69,396 miles (+7,591)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,396 miles
    Test number
    431773570133
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  20. Pass61,805 miles (+6,077)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    61,805 miles
    Test number
    122337979102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    55,728 miles
    Test number
    951087788250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail55,728 miles (+13,264)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,728 miles
    Test number
    104427188205
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
  23. Pass42,464 miles (+8,053)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    42,464 miles
    Test number
    390348977275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,411 miles (+11,141)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    34,411 miles
    Test number
    471297156297
    • NoteOff-side and near-side tyres wearing close to legal limits
  25. Pass23,270 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    23,270 miles
    Test number
    834333025223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y198 VSL

Does Y198 VSL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y198 VSL is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y198 VSL?
The MOT on Y198 VSL is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y198 VSL done?
Y198 VSL was recorded at 109,862 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 4,181 miles a year.
Has Y198 VSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y198 VSL has failed 3 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on Y198 VSL 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 Y198 VSL find?
Y198 VSL passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: advise rear axle corroded but not excessive also o/s n/s front lower suspension arms and front struts.

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