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DK12 VNR

2012 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

146,978 mi
Last recorded146,978 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 VNR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 146,978 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 May 2026 146,937 miles

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jun 2025 139,431 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 135,427 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 135,427 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 131,346 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 127,680 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 127,680 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 122,439 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 122,439 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 115,692 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2020 115,692 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position will not open (6.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 May 2019 108,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear Damage to bumper

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 108,024 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Damage to bumper

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 94,224 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2017 76,583 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2017 76,583 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty does not operate fog lamps (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 60,026 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 60,026 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nail in o/s rear tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2015 48,047 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 48,047 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)

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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DK12 VNR is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DK12 VNR, 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 DK12 VNR registered?

DK12 VNR is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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