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HN62 VYL

2012 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,761 mi
Last recorded108,761 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN62 VYL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 108,761 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2025 108,538 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 101,180 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Dec 2024 101,161 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 93,924 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front drop links lower joints slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Dec 2023 93,924 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front drop links lower joints slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2023 87,315 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 80,046 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 80,046 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2021 76,380 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2021 76,380 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 72,033 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 67,082 miles

Nearside Rear tyre pressure slightly under inflated

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 60,727 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracked and perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs worn and starting to corrode (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jan 2017 52,876 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2016 42,962 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

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 VYL is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VYL, 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 VYL registered?

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

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