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HN62 VVS

2012 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

142,139 mi
Last recorded142,139 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 142,139 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 142,139 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 132,954 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2025 132,952 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 124,713 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 124,713 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 119,144 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2023 119,144 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT 3/4 TRED (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 111,407 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 111,407 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 103,580 miles

Central EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD INSECURE ON ONE SIDE

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

Nearside Rear WHEEL HAS SLIGHT BIND

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

Offside Rear WHEEL HAS SLIGHT BIND

Fail 16 Feb 2021 103,580 miles

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

Central EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD INSECURE ON ONE SIDE

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

Nearside Rear WHEEL HAS SLIGHT BIND

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

Offside Rear WHEEL HAS SLIGHT BIND

Pass 3 Feb 2020 95,810 miles

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

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 3 Feb 2020 95,810 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear WHEEL HAS SLIGHT BIND BEARING NOT CHECKED FULLY

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

Offside Rear Outer PAD LOW

Offside Rear WHEEL HAS SLIGHT BIND BEARING NOT CHECKED FULLY

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 18 Feb 2019 86,985 miles

Nearside Rear BIND NOT ABLE TO CHECK BEARING FULLY

Offside Front TRACK ROD END/ARM SLIGHT PLAY

Offside Rear BIND UNABLE TO CHECK BEARING FULLY

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 18 Feb 2019 86,895 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear BIND NOT ABLE TO CHECK BEARING FULLY

Offside Front TRACK ROD END/ARM SLIGHT PLAY

Offside Rear BIND UNABLE TO CHECK BEARING FULLY

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 7 Feb 2018 74,265 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 74,265 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 59,259 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 59,257 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door catch insecure door can not be closed properly becouse the catch is insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front nearside front is low on presure inner edge close to limit

Nearside Rear nearside belt could not be checked childseat fitted

Offside Rear offside belt could not be checked childseat fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2016 47,211 miles

n/s/r door damage /loose

rear seat child seat fitted

under exhaust heat shield slight loose

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 VVS is a 2012 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 VVS, 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 VVS is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 December 2012.

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