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NL12 VFM

2012 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,117 mi
Last recorded146,117 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Scenic60,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 VFM
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 146,117 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 139,903 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 131,496 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2023 131,496 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 121,815 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 109,432 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 106,620 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 106,620 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 99,119 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Uneven tread

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 88,379 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 79,111 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 66,587 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 55,431 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 42,572 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Renault Scenic?

Based on 2,489,721 MOT tests across 172,237 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
6,650
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
172,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108,325
position lamp(s) not working 70,652
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 64,273
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 60,499
Registration plate lamp not working 59,677
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NL12 VFM is a 2012 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 60,260 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108,325 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NL12 VFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 14 years old, this Renault Scenic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL12 VFM registered?

NL12 VFM is a 2012 Renault Scenic, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is NL12 VFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL12 VFM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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