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NJ62 VTM

2012 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

81,912 mi
Last recorded81,912 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ62 VTM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 81,912 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides of vehicle. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 81,911 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides of vehicle. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 79,139 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2024 79,139 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 76,159 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 72,260 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 67,394 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 67,394 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 67,378 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 62,200 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2020 62,181 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 58,478 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 53,686 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 53,660 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside front tyre worn out on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2017 47,157 miles

Front bumper is lose and damaged due to accident damage

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 41,179 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 34,649 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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NJ62 VTM is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 NJ62 VTM, 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 NJ62 VTM registered?

NJ62 VTM is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 September 2012.

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The MOT history for NJ62 VTM 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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