2001 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · WN51 GWU
2001 Renault Clio (1.1L, petrol). First registered 31 Oct 2001. Recorded mileage 38,175 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,175 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WN51 GWU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2026
- 38,175 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WN51 GWU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Renault Clio (WN51 GWU) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
WN51 GWU Mileage History
- 12/06/202427,570 mi
- 09/07/202532,083 mi+4,513 mi
- 09/07/202532,083 mi
- 08/07/202638,175 mi+6,092 mi
- 08/07/202638,175 mi
Average of roughly 5,125 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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