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LL62 VAU

2012 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,287 mi
Last recorded115,287 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL62 VAU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 115,287 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 111,094 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 102,343 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 94,440 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 82,802 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 72,942 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 8 Aug 2020 72,942 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 65,999 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 63,281 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 63,281 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 60,382 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2018 60,382 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 49,120 miles

Front both tyres worn on inner and outer

Pass 12 Nov 2016 38,272 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

nearside rear tyre wearing edge

Fail 12 Nov 2016 38,272 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing edge

Pass 25 Nov 2015 28,281 miles

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

both front tyres bald edges

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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LL62 VAU is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LL62 VAU, 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 LL62 VAU registered?

LL62 VAU is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 November 2012.

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