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GL05 VCP

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,953 mi
Last recorded90,953 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 VCP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 90,953 miles

BAD OIL LEAKS!!!

all brake discs worn & corrdoed

n/s/r tyre on limits & perished

o/s c.v. boot perished

rear brake pads very low

Pass 23 May 2017 86,149 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit not cut to full tread on edges (4.1.E.1)

front discs corroded worn

n/s rear tyre cracking

rear brake discs corroded worn

Fail 16 May 2017 86,149 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit not cut to full tread on edges (4.1.E.1)

engine mang light on

front discs corroded worn

n/s rear tyre cracking

rear brake discs corroded worn

Fail 1 Nov 2016 86,137 miles

Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Dip beam bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 86,126 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Oct 2015 82,371 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 78,096 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

slight play in o/s inner steering joint

Pass 20 Oct 2014 78,096 miles

slight play in o/s inner steering joint

Pass 22 Oct 2013 74,264 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 74,264 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 68,335 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2011 63,495 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 59,074 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 54,550 miles

Slight sticking on of nearside rear brake, unable to fully assess brake pads with wheels in place

Pass 11 Aug 2008 51,218 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 51,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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GL05 VCP is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 GL05 VCP, 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 GL05 VCP registered?

GL05 VCP is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 July 2005.

Is GL05 VCP safe to buy?

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