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LY12 GYW

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

34,352 mi
Last recorded34,352 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY12 GYW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 34,352 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 32,256 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 28,594 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 24,403 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 21,954 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on the shoulder of the tyre

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 19,904 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 18,029 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 18,029 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 16,012 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 15,124 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 13,379 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 11,348 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 8,719 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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LY12 GYW is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LY12 GYW, 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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What year was LY12 GYW registered?

LY12 GYW is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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The MOT history for LY12 GYW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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