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NL12 VFN

2012 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,645 mi
Last recorded52,645 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 VFN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 52,645 miles

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

emissions too clean ? no input available

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 20 Jun 2025 50,652 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2025 50,652 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 48,751 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 46,937 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 45,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 44,547 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2021 44,547 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 43,587 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 41,333 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre inflation liquid out of date as expired 2016

Pass 17 Jul 2018 38,495 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face of metal (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face of metal (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 33,932 miles

Tyre repair liquid is out of date (expired 2016)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 29,882 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 21,610 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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NL12 VFN is a 2012 Renault Megane in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NL12 VFN, 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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NL12 VFN is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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