2005 Renault Clio 2.0L Petrol · SH55 WLJ
2005 Renault Clio (2.0L, petrol). First registered 25 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 138,134 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,134 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH55 WLJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2026
- 138,134 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH55 WLJ 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 2005 Renault Clio (SH55 WLJ) between May 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 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: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe split (1.2.1 (g))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
SH55 WLJ Mileage History
- 02/05/2024134,631 mi
- 19/07/2024134,786 mi+155 mi
- 12/07/2025137,002 mi+2,216 mi
- 02/07/2026138,134 mi+1,132 mi
- 02/07/2026138,134 mi
Average of roughly 1,618 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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