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LT12 VPM

2012 Renault Megane

Brown Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

169,597 mi
Last recorded169,597 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT12 VPM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 169,597 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2026 169,597 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2024 163,865 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 156,101 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 156,099 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 156,083 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 145,706 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 129,517 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 111,048 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 97,212 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

recording device disconnected/turned off

Pass 23 Jun 2018 86,956 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 May 2017 70,405 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

recording device switched off

Pass 11 Jun 2016 51,450 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 36,068 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jun 2015 36,068 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VPM is a 2012 Renault Megane in Brown with a 1,598cc 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 LT12 VPM, 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 VPM is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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