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GY05 VBU

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,274 mi
Last recorded83,274 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 VBU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2022 83,274 miles

Brake performance not tested due to clutch failure when moving the vehicle over (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 77,169 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside and offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 72,652 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 72,548 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 66,399 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre brake light inoperative.

Fail 19 Mar 2019 66,288 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre brake light inoperative.

Pass 20 Mar 2018 60,337 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 54,511 miles

Central brake light not working

Nearside Front end of antin roll bar shows signs of fouling drive shaft

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 48,992 miles

Centre brake light not working

nearside end of anti roll bar shows signs of fouling driveshft

Pass 17 Mar 2015 43,031 miles

nearside front end of anti roll bar shows signs of fouling drive shaft

Pass 18 Mar 2014 37,614 miles

offside front tyre getting low wearing on edges

Pass 27 Mar 2013 29,654 miles

Advise: chips to windscreen / plastic engine covers fitted / oil leak / both front tyres have slight cuts to sidewalls /

Fail 20 Mar 2013 29,605 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Advise: chips to windscreen / plastic engine covers fitted / oil leak / both front tyres have slight cuts to sidewalls /

Pass 3 Apr 2012 26,575 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 23,197 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 20,080 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 14 Apr 2010 20,080 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 9 Apr 2009 15,767 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 15,767 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 12,407 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 12,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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GY05 VBU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GY05 VBU, 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 GY05 VBU registered?

GY05 VBU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is GY05 VBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY05 VBU shows 21 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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