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AY61 WPV

2012 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,028 mi
Last recorded102,028 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY61 WPV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 102,028 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 95,070 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 90,124 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2024 90,124 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 85,438 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 81,676 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 81,676 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 76,739 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 72,751 miles

Plastic engine cover and under shields fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2019 65,997 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 65,997 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 58,747 miles

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

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

Plastic engine covers and under shields fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2017 51,099 miles

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

nearside rear Tyre perished

offside rear Tyre perished

Pass 12 Mar 2016 42,685 miles

no emissions detected

Pass 8 Jan 2015 33,043 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 33,043 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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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AY61 WPV is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY61 WPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY61 WPV registered?

AY61 WPV is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 January 2012.

Is AY61 WPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY61 WPV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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