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BV12 VUM

2012 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,239 mi
Last recorded133,239 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 133,239 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 124,574 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 124,574 miles

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn n/s/f strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 116,508 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 116,508 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 115,369 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly distorted

Pass 7 Jan 2022 111,585 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 106,532 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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 7 Jan 2020 100,985 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 100,985 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 88,137 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 76,845 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 66,337 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 56,666 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2016 56,666 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2015 42,862 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 VUM is a 2012 Renault Megane in White 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 VUM, 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 VUM is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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