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GJ62 GVP

2012 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

88,632 mi
Last recorded88,632 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 GVP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 88,632 miles

both front tyres starting to wear at edges and starting to perish

slight play in n/s/f anti-roll bar drop link

Fail 19 Aug 2025 88,632 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres starting to wear at edges and starting to perish

slight play in n/s/f anti-roll bar drop link

Pass 22 Aug 2024 84,992 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

nail in edge of o/s/r tyre

very slight play in both front anti-roll bar drop links

Pass 23 Aug 2023 76,756 miles

Offside Rear minor corrosion to coil spring

Rear both shock absorbers becoming corroded

Rear both tyres becoming worn

Rear minor corrosion to brake pipes

Rear nails in both tyres

Fail 23 Aug 2023 76,756 miles

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

Offside Rear minor corrosion to coil spring

Rear both shock absorbers becoming corroded

Rear both tyres becoming worn

Rear minor corrosion to brake pipes

Rear nails in both tyres

Pass 31 Aug 2022 70,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front brake discs worn

n/s/r brake disc worn

o/s door mirror glass damaged

o/s/r brake disc worn and discoloured from over heating

o/s/r wheel slightly tight to turn

Pass 11 Aug 2021 56,231 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to wear at edges

n/s/r wheel slightly tight to turn

o/s mirror glass damaged but not adversely obscuring view to rear

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 11 Aug 2021 56,231 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

n/s/f tyre starting to wear at edges

n/s/r wheel slightly tight to turn

o/s mirror glass damaged but not adversely obscuring view to rear

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 24 Aug 2020 53,451 miles

nails in both rear tyres

o/s/f tyre worn to approx. 2.5mm

Fail 24 Aug 2020 53,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

nails in both rear tyres

o/s/f tyre worn to approx. 2.5mm

Pass 14 Aug 2019 45,342 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 45,342 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 37,788 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 37,788 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 30,435 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 25,530 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 20,645 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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GJ62 GVP is a 2012 Renault Megane in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 GJ62 GVP, 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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GJ62 GVP is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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