2005 Renault Clio 1.5L Diesel · VU55 PFV
2005 Renault Clio (1.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 40,115 miles. MOT expired on 28 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,115 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU55 PFV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
- 40,115 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU55 PFV 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 (VU55 PFV) between November 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
VU55 PFV Mileage History
- 17/11/202239,129 mi
- 18/10/202339,662 mi+533 mi
- 29/10/202440,074 mi+412 mi
- 29/10/202440,074 mi
- 17/10/202540,115 mi+41 mi
Average of roughly 338 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Renault Clio Mk2
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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