2012 Renault Clio 1.5L Diesel · WJ12 VGG
2012 Renault Clio (1.5L, diesel). First registered 28 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 73,809 miles. MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,809 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WJ12 VGG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2026
- 73,809 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WJ12 VGG 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 2012 Renault Clio (WJ12 VGG) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
WJ12 VGG Mileage History
- 21/02/202468,458 mi
- 21/02/202468,458 mi
- 20/02/202570,849 mi+2,391 mi
- 20/02/202570,849 mi
- 26/02/202673,809 mi+2,960 mi
Average of roughly 2,655 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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