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LS12 VZA

2012 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

142,124 mi
Last recorded142,124 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS12 VZA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 142,124 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2026 141,864 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread measured at 2mm and wearing on inside and outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread measured at 2.3mm and wearing on inside and outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear parking brake lever arm (on Caliper) does not return fully

Pass 23 Jul 2025 133,776 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 133,776 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2024 118,161 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 112,946 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 99,518 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 90,393 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 90,382 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 82,715 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front link arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 76,981 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 76,980 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 63,324 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 49,636 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 36,009 miles

nearside headlight slightly damaged

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 VZA is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LS12 VZA, 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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LS12 VZA is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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