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BV12 VVH

2012 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

172,941 mi
Last recorded172,941 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 VVH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 172,941 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged

Pass 1 Jul 2022 164,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear light cluster slightly damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2021 160,816 miles

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

Offside Rear lamp cluster damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 160,816 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear lamp cluster damaged

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 153,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 142,573 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 142,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut through to chords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and badly worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn badly on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 126,308 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2018 126,308 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 110,782 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 110,639 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 97,072 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 97,071 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 82,849 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 VVH is a 2012 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 VVH, 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 VVH registered?

BV12 VVH is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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