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HN62 VBX

2012 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,472 mi
Last recorded121,472 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN62 VBX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 121,472 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 114,114 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 110,582 miles

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

NS Sill Damaged

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

OSR Tail Lamp has Condensation

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

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

Rear Shocks Corroded

Rear Wiper Split

Pass 11 Nov 2022 106,714 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 106,714 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 102,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre non repairable ()

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 97,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Broken mount but adequately secure (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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 Both badly corroded on inner hub areas (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play developed on brake pedal axis

Rear shocks are badly corroded

Undertray & engine cover hinder view to some testable items

Pass 9 Nov 2019 90,403 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 81,169 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2018 81,050 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Aero (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 69,464 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2017 69,104 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 56,093 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 44,380 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (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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HN62 VBX is a 2012 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 HN62 VBX, 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 HN62 VBX registered?

HN62 VBX is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is HN62 VBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN62 VBX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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