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BV12 VUU

2012 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,895 mi
Last recorded94,895 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 VUU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 94,895 miles

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

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2024 92,367 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 89,641 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Under tray covers fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2023 89,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Service light on the dashboard

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2022 87,280 miles

Under tray covers fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2022 87,278 miles

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2021 85,921 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner track rod ball joint slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front DRL inoperative

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2020 85,136 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 85,124 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 81,893 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 68,805 miles

Under-trays fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2018 68,805 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Under-trays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2017 62,415 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 56,232 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 56,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre edges low tread

Pass 8 Feb 2016 46,840 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 32,382 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 VUU is a 2012 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VUU, 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 VUU is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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