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BV12 VPJ

2012 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,993 mi
Last recorded120,993 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 VPJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 120,993 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 114,813 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 105,032 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 97,487 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 97,303 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 90,246 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 88,009 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 88,009 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 86,250 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 86,250 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 76,312 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 76,146 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 62,485 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 42,798 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front tyre inner sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 5 May 2015 25,010 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 VPJ is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VPJ, 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 VPJ registered?

BV12 VPJ is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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