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DV05 VFK

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

134,408 mi
Last recorded134,408 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 VFK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022 134,408 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2022 134,408 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 125,642 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 125,642 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 113,531 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 113,458 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 103,747 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2018 103,747 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 94,332 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 81,838 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 71,126 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 63,610 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 57,816 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 52,154 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 45,814 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 45,814 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 38,890 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 31,853 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 26,611 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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DV05 VFK is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 DV05 VFK, 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 DV05 VFK registered?

DV05 VFK is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 May 2005.

Is DV05 VFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV05 VFK shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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