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AO59 VYA

2009 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

112,762 mi
Last recorded112,762 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Megane69,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 VYA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 112,762 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 109,518 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 109,506 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 106,181 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 106,181 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 102,014 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 102,014 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 94,189 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

centre stop lamp not working

clutch pedal anti-slip provision worn

Fail 2 Mar 2022 94,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

centre stop lamp not working

clutch pedal anti-slip provision worn

Pass 23 Feb 2021 87,246 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

centre stop lamp not working

clutch pedal anti-slip provision worn

Fail 23 Feb 2021 87,246 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

centre stop lamp not working

clutch pedal anti-slip provision worn

Pass 25 Feb 2020 83,909 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 25 Feb 2020 83,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 7 Mar 2019 76,411 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight play in track rods

Fail 5 Mar 2019 76,327 miles

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

slight play in track rods

Pass 2 Mar 2018 67,025 miles

Vehicle tested in snow

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Jan 2017 58,813 miles

front brake pads worn

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2016 53,303 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 50,697 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jan 2014 47,850 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 44,043 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 43,738 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 43,738 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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AO59 VYA is a 2009 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2009 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 69,942 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO59 VYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 17 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO59 VYA registered?

AO59 VYA is a 2009 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is AO59 VYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO59 VYA shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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