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AO62 VMK

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,248 mi
Last recorded103,248 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 VMK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 103,248 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 93,113 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 93,112 miles

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 83,460 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 83,460 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 73,360 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 73,360 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 67,128 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 61,884 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 58,186 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2019 58,185 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 51,613 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 51,612 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre distorted and worn on edges as well as cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 42,753 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 35,606 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 22,966 miles

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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AO62 VMK is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 70,678 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 AO62 VMK, 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 14 years old, this Renault Megane is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AO62 VMK is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 December 2012.

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