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DA62 YOW

2012 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,107 mi
Last recorded54,107 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA62 YOW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 54,107 miles

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

Offside Front daytime running lamp inoperative, vehicle age pre-requirements

Fail 2 Apr 2026 54,102 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front daytime running lamp inoperative, vehicle age pre-requirements

Pass 19 Jun 2024 53,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 52,721 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2023 52,720 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 51,718 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 48,392 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 45,211 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2019 45,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 39,123 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2018 39,123 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 32,361 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 27,293 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 19,129 miles

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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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DA62 YOW is a 2012 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DA62 YOW, 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 DA62 YOW registered?

DA62 YOW is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 December 2012.

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