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GY61 VDZ

2012 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

111,839 mi
Last recorded111,839 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 VDZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2026 111,839 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 106,444 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (o/s and n/s) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 101,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 101,881 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 97,575 miles

Centre exhaust shield insecure

Manufactures covers fitted

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Sill has damage

Rear N/S & O/S Rear shock absorbers corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 97,573 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Wing mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust shield insecure

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Manufactures covers fitted

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Sill has damage

Rear N/S & O/S Rear shock absorbers corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 88,853 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s+o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s+o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside mirror has damage

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s+o/s front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

manufacture covers fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2022 88,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s+o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s+o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside mirror has damage

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake has bind

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s+o/s front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

manufacture covers fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2021 79,487 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s+o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s+o/s rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside mirror has damage

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear brake has bind

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s+o/s front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

manufacture covers fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2021 79,487 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s+o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s+o/s rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside mirror has damage

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear auxiliary side light not working

Offside Rear brake has bind

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s+o/s front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

manufacture covers fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2020 74,479 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s+o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

manufacture covers fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2020 74,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s+o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

manufacture covers fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2019 61,845 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s+o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield for fuel tank has damage

Fail 7 Feb 2019 61,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s+o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s+o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front day time running light not working

exhaust heat shield for fuel tank has damage

Pass 30 Jan 2018 46,189 miles

Offside Rear Slight bind on Brakes

Wheel arch and under tray covers fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2018 46,189 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Slight bind on Brakes

Wheel arch and under tray covers fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2017 35,863 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 35,863 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 25,741 miles

Under-tray fitted.

Pass 21 Jan 2015 17,150 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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GY61 VDZ is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 GY61 VDZ, 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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GY61 VDZ is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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