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HN62 VWL

2012 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

76,260 mi
Last recorded76,260 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 76,260 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))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 72,242 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 72,241 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached link bar worn (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2024 66,992 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 61,676 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 57,038 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 52,237 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 49,564 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 42,784 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 36,621 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 29,480 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 23,728 miles

Nearside Rear nail in inner sidewall

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

front tyres wearing close to indicator bars but still 3.5mm of tread left

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 VWL is a 2012 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 VWL, 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 VWL registered?

HN62 VWL is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 December 2012.

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The MOT history for HN62 VWL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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