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BD10 VYJ

2010 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

166,172 mi
Last recorded166,172 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Renault Megane70,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD10 VYJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 166,172 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 161,262 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 161,262 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 158,884 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 153,407 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 153,407 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 150,014 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 150,012 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 145,289 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 140,590 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 140,590 miles

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 135,903 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 135,903 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 129,140 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 129,140 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

spanner light on

Pass 8 Aug 2016 121,467 miles

nearside rear handbrake effort low

shock absorbers corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2016 121,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear handbrake effort low

shock absorbers corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2015 113,882 miles

all shock absorbers slight corrosion

nsr handbrake effort low

Pass 17 Jul 2014 99,559 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres low on tread

center stop light not working

front brake discs and pads worn

no emissions printout too clean

Pass 2 Aug 2013 70,789 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 70,789 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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BD10 VYJ is a 2010 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2010 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 70,228 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 BD10 VYJ, 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 16 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BD10 VYJ registered?

BD10 VYJ is a 2010 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 August 2010.

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