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NG12 VYM

2012 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

62,556 mi
Last recorded62,556 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG12 VYM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 62,556 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2026 62,247 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 57,993 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play meets minimum requirements ...borderline failure item (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 16 Apr 2025 57,993 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play meets minimum requirements ...borderline failure item (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Feb 2024 53,105 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 49,080 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 49,023 miles

Position lamp not working both front sidelights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 44,533 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 2 Feb 2022 44,500 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Feb 2021 40,013 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 6 Feb 2020 35,909 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 35,813 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2019 31,704 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres showing signs of cracking outer & inner edges

Fail 30 Jan 2019 31,648 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both delaminated (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres showing signs of cracking outer & inner edges

Pass 30 Jan 2018 27,301 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f & o/s/r showing signs of cracking in tread

o/s/f & n/s/r tyres worn on edges & showing signs of cracking

rear brakes sticking slightly

Pass 28 Jan 2017 23,323 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2017 23,260 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2016 18,398 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2016 18,370 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)

Offside 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)

under trays fitted

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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NG12 VYM is a 2012 Renault Megane in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 NG12 VYM, 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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NG12 VYM is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 August 2012.

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