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MW12 PBU

2012 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

132,191 mi
Last recorded132,191 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 PBU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 132,191 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 128,592 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 124,470 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 124,470 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 121,029 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 112,371 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 112,371 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 107,250 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 107,250 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2019 98,165 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 93,544 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 93,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2017 84,047 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 67,717 miles

under trays/engine covers

Fail 27 May 2016 67,717 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

under trays/engine covers

Pass 2 Jun 2015 47,797 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 47,797 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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MW12 PBU is a 2012 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 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 MW12 PBU, 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 MW12 PBU registered?

MW12 PBU is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 July 2012.

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The MOT history for MW12 PBU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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