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MV12 VTF

2012 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,182 mi
Last recorded123,182 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV12 VTF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 123,182 miles

exhaust heat shields insicure

Fail 1 Apr 2026 123,182 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust heat shields insicure

Pass 5 Apr 2025 122,224 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2025 122,224 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 119,382 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior rear view mirror silvering deteriorated. (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 119,360 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior rear view mirror silvering deteriorated. (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 115,139 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 113,440 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 113,439 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 110,174 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 109,915 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 107,327 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 98,648 miles

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

The o/s/r tyre inner sidewall perished.

Fail 4 Jul 2019 98,648 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

The o/s/r tyre inner sidewall perished.

Pass 2 Jul 2018 84,727 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 77,539 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 77,539 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 74,775 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 67,770 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 50,429 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 50,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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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MV12 VTF is a 2012 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MV12 VTF, 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 MV12 VTF registered?

MV12 VTF is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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