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LX13 VPL

2013 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

139,260 mi
Last recorded139,260 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Renault Megane66,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX13 VPL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 139,260 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 139,260 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 127,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 107,637 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside 2.5mm slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 107,637 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm worn on edges plus splitting 205/50 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on edge plus splitting (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside 2.5mm slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 99,905 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 99,905 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 92,096 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 82,572 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 82,572 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 73,851 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 73,851 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))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Sep 2018 57,984 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 57,983 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 43,977 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 38,532 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 26,175 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges and outer sidewall/tread cut

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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LX13 VPL is a 2013 Renault Megane in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2013 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 66,321 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 LX13 VPL, 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 13 years old, this Renault Megane is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LX13 VPL registered?

LX13 VPL is a 2013 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 April 2013.

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