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HN62 VZF

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

148,989 mi
Last recorded148,989 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 148,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 141,864 miles

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 cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2024 141,864 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 136,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2022 131,560 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2022 131,560 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 126,198 miles

BOTH OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE NON-OBLIGATORY FOG LAMPS INOPERATIVE

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view WINDSCREEN HAS A SMALL STONE CHIP WITHIN SWEPT AREA OF WIPERS (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BRAKE DISC WORN AND SCORED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BRAKE DISC WORN AND SCORED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 126,198 miles

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

BOTH OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE NON-OBLIGATORY FOG LAMPS INOPERATIVE

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view WINDSCREEN HAS A SMALL STONE CHIP WITHIN SWEPT AREA OF WIPERS (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BRAKE DISC WORN AND SCORED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BRAKE DISC WORN AND SCORED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT; MEASURES 1.66MM. LEGAL LIMIT IS 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 118,690 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2020 118,690 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 EDGES WORN (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 106,763 miles

DRIVERS SEATBELT SLOW TO RETRACT

REAR TYRES BECOMING WORN & PERISHED

Fail 7 Jun 2019 106,763 miles

DRIVERS SEATBELT SLOW TO RETRACT

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

REAR TYRES BECOMING WORN & PERISHED

Pass 7 Jun 2018 89,321 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 89,321 miles

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

Central Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2017 69,204 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2017 69,204 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 52,683 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 VZF is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VZF, 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 VZF registered?

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

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