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DV55 VOF

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

173,472 mi
Last recorded173,472 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 VOF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 173,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 162,250 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount bearing has become tight/rough (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Reverse light not working

Fail 17 Dec 2024 162,157 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount bearing has become tight/rough (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Reverse light not working

Pass 2 Jan 2024 156,632 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 156,630 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 151,414 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH

Fail 5 Jan 2023 151,401 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR-MOST BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH

Pass 6 Jan 2022 147,189 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inners appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 147,189 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake lever inoperative caliper lever (1.1.6 (d))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inners appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 144,008 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 144,008 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 139,624 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 134,369 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 128,958 miles

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

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

Slight movement in both inner track rods

Fail 8 Jan 2018 128,958 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Slight movement in both inner track rods

Pass 9 Jan 2017 123,112 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 115,242 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

inner steering rack joints have play

Pass 7 Jan 2015 10,858 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 101,421 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 92,996 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 92,994 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 73,461 miles

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

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

front discs badly worn

Fail 9 Dec 2011 73,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 11 Dec 2010 50,928 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 32,632 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 26,162 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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DV55 VOF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DV55 VOF, 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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DV55 VOF is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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