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HN62 VMA

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

131,927 mi
Last recorded131,927 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN62 VMA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 131,927 miles

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

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

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

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

rear tires at 3mm

Pass 14 Jan 2025 125,463 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 125,462 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively when rotated by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 123,752 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 116,254 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 103,874 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 91,768 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 91,521 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bot sides sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 83,568 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 69,940 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders.

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Service light on.

Fail 18 Jan 2019 69,940 miles

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

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders.

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Service light on.

Pass 20 Jan 2018 57,406 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 57,406 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 45,390 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 45,390 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 31,451 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 30,490 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VMA is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VMA, 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 VMA registered?

HN62 VMA is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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