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BV12 VSF

2012 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

157,065 mi
Last recorded157,065 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 157,065 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 157,025 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 152,007 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 151,993 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 145,785 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 145,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2022 139,666 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Feb 2021 129,893 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 120,035 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 113,428 miles

Nearside Front inner/outer edges worn 205 50 17

Offside Rear tyre near wear indicators

Pass 13 Feb 2018 106,889 miles

Offside Front tyre outer edge signs of wear

Offside Rear brake pads signs of wear 205 50 17

Fail 13 Feb 2018 106,889 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre outer edge signs of wear

Offside Rear brake pads signs of wear 205 50 17

Pass 9 Feb 2017 100,043 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 89,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2016 89,600 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 73,982 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 73,982 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 VSF is a 2012 Renault Megane in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 BV12 VSF, 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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BV12 VSF is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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