2016 Renault Captur 1.5L Diesel · WL16 BTX
2016 Renault Captur (1.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 77,730 miles. MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CAPTUR
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Truro
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,730 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WL16 BTX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2025
- 77,730 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WL16 BTX 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 2016 Renault Captur (WL16 BTX) between November 2021 and December 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
WL16 BTX Mileage History
- 30/11/202147,473 mi
- 13/12/202255,607 mi+8,134 mi
- 13/12/202363,892 mi+8,285 mi
- 16/12/202470,914 mi+7,022 mi
- 09/12/202577,730 mi+6,816 mi
Average of roughly 7,519 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Renault Captur (Gen 1)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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