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HN62 VMW

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

118,726 mi
Last recorded118,726 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 118,726 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

crack in windscreen not in drivers view

Fail 3 Dec 2025 118,722 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

crack in windscreen not in drivers view

Pass 2 Dec 2024 109,089 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 109,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 99,175 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 99,172 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 91,545 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 91,544 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 117,755 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 117,755 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2021 86,681 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 81,814 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 77,350 miles

Emissions Too Clean No Print Out

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 71,459 miles

FRONT DISCS POOR / WORN

Pass 24 Nov 2017 63,866 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 55,169 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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

wipers split but cleaning

Pass 23 Nov 2015 44,176 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 43,165 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 VMW is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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