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BV12 VUK

2012 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

142,117 mi
Last recorded142,117 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 142,117 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing corroded.

Offside Rear shock absorber casing corroded.

Fail 28 Aug 2025 142,110 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface reflector damaged/cracked. (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing corroded.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface reflector tarnished surface. (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber casing corroded.

Pass 15 Aug 2024 134,492 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 124,326 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 122,707 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2022 122,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 120,540 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 120,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 106,089 miles

Nearside small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 4 Aug 2020 99,333 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 82,745 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 67,233 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 56,902 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has screw in the tread

Fail 8 Mar 2017 56,902 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear tyre has screw in the tread

Pass 3 Mar 2016 44,237 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 33,012 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 32,914 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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 VUK 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 76.5%.

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 VUK, 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 VUK is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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