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BV12 VNW

2012 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,671 mi
Last recorded57,671 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 VNW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 57,671 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 55,528 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 53,371 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 50,839 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 50,839 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 48,456 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 46,690 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 44,463 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 40,094 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 40,093 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 34,945 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre cracking 205/55/16

Offside Front tyre cracking 205/55/16

Pass 3 Oct 2016 28,653 miles

Offside Front Outer tyre wall perished 205/55R16

Fail 30 Sep 2016 28,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear perished tyre

Offside Rear perished tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2015 20,059 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 20,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 17,094 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 VNW is a 2012 Renault Megane in White 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 VNW, 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 VNW registered?

BV12 VNW is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is BV12 VNW safe to buy?

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