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BV12 VLC

2012 Renault Megane

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,809 mi
Last recorded99,809 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 VLC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 99,809 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 4 Sep 2025 99,809 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Sep 2024 87,560 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 87,539 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 85,355 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 82,454 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 79,947 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 77,662 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear parts of front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 77,662 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear parts of front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 71,050 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 71,050 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 64,718 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 52,533 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 38,632 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 26,290 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 16,549 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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BV12 VLC is a 2012 Renault Megane in Beige 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 BV12 VLC, 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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What year was BV12 VLC registered?

BV12 VLC is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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