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BV12 VTG

2012 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,204 mi
Last recorded130,204 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 VTG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 130,204 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 127,945 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 123,299 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 121,131 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 115,994 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 106,496 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 106,496 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 100,847 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 20 Mar 2019 88,662 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 88,662 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 76,758 miles

Rear num plate lights dim x2

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 63,513 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 49,672 miles

both rear tyres worn bald edges

Fail 10 Mar 2016 49,672 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres worn bald edges

Pass 24 Mar 2015 35,052 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 35,052 miles

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

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

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 VTG is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black 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 VTG, 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 VTG registered?

BV12 VTG is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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