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DG05 VKO

2005 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,045 mi
Last recorded130,045 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 VKO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2015 130,045 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2015 130,045 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 125,480 miles

Offside wiper slightly torn

Fail 12 Dec 2014 125,480 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside wiper slightly torn

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 114,368 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 114,368 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 104,545 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 104,545 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 88,644 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 77,283 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 77,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 68,877 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 60,693 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 60,691 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 47,953 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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DG05 VKO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 66,457 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 DG05 VKO, 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 21 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DG05 VKO registered?

DG05 VKO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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