2000 Renault 2.8L Diesel · W638 DWC
2000 Renault (2.8L, diesel). First registered 19 Jul 2000. Recorded mileage 159,634 miles. MOT expired on 08 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,634 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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W638 DWC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2025
- 159,634 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W638 DWC 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 2000 Renault Unknown (W638 DWC) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 October 2025 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: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Steering (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))”; “Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))”.
W638 DWC Mileage History
- 02/10/2023155,019 mi
- 06/10/2023155,051 mi+32 mi
- 01/10/2024157,685 mi+2,634 mi
- 01/10/2025159,602 mi+1,917 mi
- 10/10/2025159,634 mi+32 mi
Average of roughly 2,281 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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