BN52 VHL

2002 RENAULT — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
RENAULT
Year
2002
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
WHITE
Engine
1870 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 6 December 2017
Last recorded mileage
46,390 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 70/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2002 Renault has 15 MOT tests on record with a 80% pass rate and 46,390 miles.

The vehicle shows consistent low annual mileage averaging 8,651 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating normal usage for its age.

Things to check

  • No valid MOT since 2017-12-06, making it uninsurable and illegal to drive on public roads.
  • The 2002 Renault 5 diesel engine is 24 years old, a known high-risk for head gasket and fuel pump failures.
  • Recurring tyre advisories (Oct 2008, Dec 2015) suggest a history of wear and potential alignment issues.
  • The vehicle is currently Untaxed and Not valid for MOT, indicating a significant administrative and safety burden.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 3 historical failures
  • Consistent, low annual mileage of 8,651 miles/year, indicating light and careful use.
  • No recurring major failures on safety-critical systems like brakes or suspension.
  • The vehicle has a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating for 2017, indicating good structural integrity.

Mileage history

Nov 2005: 46,390 mi PASSNov 2006: 54,544 mi PASSNov 2007: 60,951 mi PASSOct 2008: 66,137 mi PASSNov 2009: 72,583 mi PASSDec 2010: 79,254 mi PASSNov 2011: 87,481 mi PASSDec 2012: 99,125 mi PASSNov 2013: 109,649 mi PASSNov 2013: 109,649 mi FAILNov 2014: 117,814 mi FAILNov 2014: 117,814 mi PASSDec 2015: 125,212 mi FAILDec 2015: 125,212 mi PASSDec 2016: 129,153 mi PASS129k88k46kNov 2005Dec 2016

MOT test history — 12/15 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Nov 2005 PASS 46,390 mi None recorded
Nov 2006 PASS 54,544 mi None recorded
Nov 2007 PASS 60,951 mi None recorded
Oct 2008 PASS 66,137 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nov 2009 PASS 72,583 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Dec 2010 PASS 79,254 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nov 2011 PASS 87,481 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Dec 2012 PASS 99,125 mi None recorded
Nov 2013 PASS 109,649 mi
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nov 2013 FAIL 109,649 mi
PRS Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nov 2014 FAIL 117,814 mi
PRS Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nov 2014 PASS 117,814 mi None recorded
Dec 2015 FAIL 125,212 mi
FAIL Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Dec 2015 PASS 125,212 mi None recorded
Dec 2016 PASS 129,153 mi None recorded

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BN52 VHL, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.