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BG59 VWM

2009 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,920 mi
Last recorded95,920 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 VWM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 95,920 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 95,920 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working WITH LIGHTS ON (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 94,467 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 87,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box mounting slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 Oct 2023 87,557 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box mounting slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2023 83,305 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 83,305 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 79,746 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 79,724 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 73,091 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 67,138 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 58,942 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 52,825 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 52,799 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 May 2017 45,953 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped/slight scoring (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement minimal (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre small cut on sidewall

Rear o/s and n/s tyres are cracking on outer edges

Pass 12 Apr 2016 37,237 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 31,085 miles
Pass 4 May 2014 25,413 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 May 2014 25,413 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 20,608 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2012 19,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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BG59 VWM is a 2009 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2009 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 58,183 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG59 VWM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 17 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BG59 VWM registered?

BG59 VWM is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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