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LV05 VYY

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

61,368 mi
Last recorded61,368 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 VYY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 61,368 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 60,447 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 58,026 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 56,279 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 54,099 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 54,099 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 52,998 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 51,001 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 49,088 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 49,088 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 May 2017 46,116 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 46,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 40,547 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 35,859 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 32,903 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2014 32,903 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 28,943 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 25,458 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 23,055 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 20,622 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 17,266 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 13,235 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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LV05 VYY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 66,457 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 LV05 VYY, 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 21 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LV05 VYY registered?

LV05 VYY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 June 2005.

Is LV05 VYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV05 VYY shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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