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LT12 VNC

2012 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

118,807 mi
Last recorded118,807 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT12 VNC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 118,807 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2026 118,807 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 117,917 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 117,917 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 111,266 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 111,266 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 104,448 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 97,063 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 97,063 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 87,681 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 82,039 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 75,234 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 75,234 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 66,798 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 58,460 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2017 58,460 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 48,253 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 48,253 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 36,848 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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LT12 VNC is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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