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NL62 WRV

2012 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,617 mi
Last recorded151,617 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL62 WRV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 151,617 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 151,142 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 142,850 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 142,776 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (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 31 Oct 2023 133,914 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 133,911 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 127,234 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 127,135 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 120,569 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 118,225 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 116,513 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 116,512 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 112,497 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 107,122 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 107,122 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front shock dust cover split

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 101,897 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 97,084 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 25 Sep 2015 94,003 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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NL62 WRV is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black 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 NL62 WRV, 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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NL62 WRV is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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