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BG59 VVL

2009 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,038 mi
Last recorded113,038 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Megane69,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 VVL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 113,038 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 107,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 98,985 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 92,773 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 92,773 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 89,061 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 89,061 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 80,090 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 77,582 miles

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

wiper blades poor operation

Pass 20 Nov 2018 65,801 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 43,123 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 30,236 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 25,324 miles

all tyres worn uneven

Pass 12 Dec 2014 21,183 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 16,463 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 12,658 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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BG59 VVL is a 2009 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 BG59 VVL, 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 BG59 VVL registered?

BG59 VVL is a 2009 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 December 2009.

Is BG59 VVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG59 VVL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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