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MW12 VYU

2012 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,606 mi
Last recorded107,606 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 VYU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 107,606 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 106,474 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 102,963 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 102,963 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 95,283 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF&OSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF&OSF tyre badly cracking - perishing between the primary grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 89,850 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer CV boot big clamp slightly loose

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 86,312 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 86,312 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2020 83,570 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 79,506 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 79,506 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 75,058 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 71,543 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 71,543 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)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 66,301 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 66,301 miles

Nearside Front 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 22 Jun 2015 49,214 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 49,214 miles

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

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 VYU is a 2012 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 MW12 VYU, 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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MW12 VYU is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 August 2012.

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