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LT12 VNB

2012 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

98,937 mi
Last recorded98,937 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT12 VNB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 98,937 miles

Central heat shield loose

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs scored / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 88,893 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs scored / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 81,108 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 81,108 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 77,504 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted and both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 73,666 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 73,666 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 64,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside day time running light not working

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight exhaust leak around engine. engine covers fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2021 64,360 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside day time running light not working

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight exhaust leak around engine. engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2020 57,749 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 57,749 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 54,167 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened also lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 44,468 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 44,467 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 35,554 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 30,096 miles

Front bumper has a sharp edges caused by damage

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 30,096 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front bumper has a sharp edges caused by damage

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play has minor movement (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 23,737 miles

Offside front tyre bold on inner and outer edges

Fail 25 Feb 2016 23,737 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front tyre bold on inner and outer edges

Pass 10 Mar 2015 18,028 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre bold outer edge

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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LT12 VNB is a 2012 Renault Megane in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LT12 VNB, 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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LT12 VNB is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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