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BV12 VTL

2012 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,710 mi
Last recorded124,710 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 VTL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 124,710 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle and shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 115,353 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorbes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

underside body covers obscuring view of some components

Fail 10 Aug 2022 115,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorbes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

underside body covers obscuring view of some components

Pass 7 Aug 2021 103,825 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 99,522 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 99,478 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 77,071 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 53,881 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas.

Pass 28 Nov 2017 52,379 miles

Front N/S & O/S heavy wearing on the inside and outside edges

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

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

all wheel trims are rubbing on tyre valves

tyre valves offline

under covers and wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2016 47,039 miles

o/s/f and n/s/r tyre valves has damage

rear tyres perishing

Pass 23 Dec 2015 42,999 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 35,217 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 VTL is a 2012 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VTL, 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 VTL registered?

BV12 VTL is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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