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HN62 VZX

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,816 mi
Last recorded102,816 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 102,816 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 102,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 98,783 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 93,855 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 88,000 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 88,000 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 84,281 miles

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 19 Jan 2022 84,281 miles

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

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 12 Oct 2021 81,788 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 78,299 miles

Nearside Front side repeater lens missing

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 78,299 miles

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

Nearside Front side repeater lens missing

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 75,773 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens missing

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wipers smearing screen

Pass 14 Dec 2018 69,116 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 61,610 miles

Both front tires getting low and wearing quickly on edges

Front pads getting low

NSR pads close to legal limit - BORDERLINE

OSR tire perished and has a few small cuts in the tread

Rear brakes sticking slightly

Rear discs pitted and corroded

Rear pads wearing unevenly

Under trays fitted

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 2 Dec 2016 50,381 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 50,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 41,171 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 VZX 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 70.6%.

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 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 VZX, 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 VZX registered?

HN62 VZX is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 December 2012.

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The MOT history for HN62 VZX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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