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LS12 VYX

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

97,595 mi
Last recorded97,595 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS12 VYX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 97,595 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 91,258 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 91,256 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 85,960 miles

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

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

Nearside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Size 205.55.R 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 76,423 miles

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

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

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 76,423 miles

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

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

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

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 68,040 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 56,467 miles

Body under cover & engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Pass 17 Jan 2020 50,884 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

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

Fail 17 Jan 2020 50,884 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 44,077 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 44,077 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 38,191 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 3 Feb 2017 31,285 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 26,822 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 26,822 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 21,815 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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LS12 VYX 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 LS12 VYX, 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 LS12 VYX registered?

LS12 VYX is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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The MOT history for LS12 VYX 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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