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J5 VJY

2013 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

50,170 mi
Last recorded50,170 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Renault Megane66,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 VJY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 50,170 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 43,547 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 39,155 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 34,152 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 34,138 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 31,556 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 31,519 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 28,691 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 25,850 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2018 20,574 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 16,149 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

offside front and both rear tyres are perished on the outer sidewall

Fail 12 May 2017 16,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine covers and under trays fitted

offside front and both rear tyres are perished on the outer sidewall

Pass 21 Apr 2016 13,511 miles

all four tyre outer walls cracking/perishing.

under trays fitted obscureing some tesable items.

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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J5 VJY is a 2013 Renault Megane in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2013 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 66,321 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 J5 VJY, 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 13 years old, this Renault Megane is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J5 VJY registered?

J5 VJY is a 2013 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 May 2013.

Is J5 VJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J5 VJY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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