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HN62 VPC

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

154,598 mi
Last recorded154,598 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 154,598 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S & O/S ()

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 154,598 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour wing mirror (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S & O/S ()

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 147,512 miles

Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (crack in lamp) (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s + n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear o/s + n/s, shock absorbers corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2023 141,417 miles

Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear o/s + n/s rear shocks corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2023 141,402 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear o/s + n/s rear shocks corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2022 134,272 miles

Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front noise from possible top mount

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

Rear Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2022 134,191 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front noise from possible top mount

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

Rear Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2021 125,570 miles

Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 117,344 miles

Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 110,379 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 100,628 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 84,977 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 74,109 miles

under tray fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 30 Nov 2015 52,554 miles

Undertray fitted obscuring view

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 VPC is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey 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 VPC, 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 VPC registered?

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

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