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GK05 VWN

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

94,069 mi
Last recorded94,069 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 VWN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 94,069 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 84,159 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 84,159 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 69,885 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 60,203 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame stiffener panel - very corroded.

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/s & O/s (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front & Rear brake pad wear.

Offside Rear Wheel - slight resistance to rotation.

Fail 24 Feb 2017 60,203 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Lower Sub-frame stiffener panel - very corroded.

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/s & O/s (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front & Rear brake pad wear.

Offside Rear Wheel - slight resistance to rotation.

Pass 15 Feb 2016 49,732 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 40,854 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 35,861 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 34,955 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 33,998 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 33,998 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 32,649 miles

both wipers split but o/k for test

Pass 15 Apr 2010 31,359 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 28,885 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 24,327 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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GK05 VWN is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GK05 VWN, 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 GK05 VWN registered?

GK05 VWN is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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The MOT history for GK05 VWN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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