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GV12 LGW

2012 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,485 mi
Last recorded81,485 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 LGW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 81,485 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pin hole now in rubber (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Undertray not fully secure Wheel arch lining and under tray insecure! (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cover missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 81,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pin hole now in rubber (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Undertray not fully secure Wheel arch lining and under tray insecure! (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cover missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 74,617 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 69,160 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 68,948 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 61,657 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 54,086 miles

Nearside Front Alloy rim has weld repair to inside

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 53,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Alloy rim has weld repair to inside

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 49,791 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone/device holder ()

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light broken lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 49,791 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone/device holder ()

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light broken lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 43,390 miles

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

Offside mirror side repeater lens missing

Pass 9 Nov 2018 31,380 miles

Off side side repeator lense missing

wiper fowling each other when in use

Fail 9 Nov 2018 31,380 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Off side side repeator lense missing

wiper fowling each other when in use

Pass 12 Jul 2017 17,582 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 17,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre sidewall badly cracked

Pass 5 Jul 2016 5,936 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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GV12 LGW is a 2012 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GV12 LGW, 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 GV12 LGW registered?

GV12 LGW is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is GV12 LGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV12 LGW shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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