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HN62 VGU

2012 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,964 mi
Last recorded115,964 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN62 VGU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 115,964 miles

Coil spring corroded all around (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end slightly misaligned both (2.1.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 115,962 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Coil spring corroded all around (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end slightly misaligned both (2.1.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 111,841 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 111,841 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire tank area (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2024 109,100 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 97,754 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust shield not secure

Fail 30 Mar 2023 97,497 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust shield not secure

Pass 1 Apr 2022 79,577 miles

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

front brake discs worn,pitted and corroded

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 25 Mar 2022 79,088 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front brake discs worn,pitted and corroded

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Mar 2021 57,054 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2021 56,721 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 47,639 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 47,634 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 40,367 miles

emissions too clean to obtain reading

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain components

Pass 1 Dec 2018 38,812 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 31,593 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 25,195 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front and rear tyre sidewalls cracked/perished

Pass 5 Dec 2015 20,483 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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HN62 VGU is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc 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 HN62 VGU, 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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HN62 VGU is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 November 2012.

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