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DF12 WNW

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

158,625 mi
Last recorded158,625 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 WNW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 158,625 miles

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

Nearside Front top mount noisey

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2025 155,409 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 143,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside handbrake effort only just met requirements

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight damage to offside front

Pass 6 Dec 2023 130,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limit and low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low on outer edge and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 116,907 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 116,624 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 109,455 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 104,707 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 94,124 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 86,319 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 77,485 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 67,349 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 May 2016 67,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 53,356 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DF12 WNW is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DF12 WNW, 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 DF12 WNW registered?

DF12 WNW is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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