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GL61 UKA

2012 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,475 mi
Last recorded110,475 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL61 UKA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 110,475 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2026 110,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 107,749 miles

o/s daytime running lamp not working

Pass 12 Feb 2024 104,507 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 100,721 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 97,410 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2022 97,410 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 94,044 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2021 94,017 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 90,596 miles

Both front tyres slightly perished / cracking

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished / cracking

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 87,174 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 87,174 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 83,532 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 76,755 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 56,413 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Engine covers / Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 3 Feb 2016 56,314 miles

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

Offside Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Engine cover/Under tray fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2015 29,039 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 29,039 miles

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

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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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GL61 UKA is a 2012 Renault Megane in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GL61 UKA, 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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What year was GL61 UKA registered?

GL61 UKA is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 February 2012.

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The MOT history for GL61 UKA shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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