2005 Renault Clio 1.5L Diesel · WV05 VWL
2005 Renault Clio (1.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 107,633 miles. MOT expired on 01 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (26 Mar 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,633 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WV05 VWL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/11/2023
- 107,633 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WV05 VWL 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 (WV05 VWL) between October 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 November 2023 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: Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))”.
WV05 VWL Mileage History
- 28/10/2021100,869 mi
- 28/10/2021100,872 mi+3 mi
- 31/10/2022106,694 mi+5,822 mi
- 31/10/2023107,633 mi+939 mi
- 01/11/2023107,633 mi
Average of roughly 3,365 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Renault Clio Mk2
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
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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