CarVerify

Free Car Check

NU62 XLS

2012 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,342 mi
Last recorded120,342 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU62 XLS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 120,342 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front and rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining + worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front and rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 116,551 miles

advise to replace o/s/f cv gaiter clip

underside / components all showing general corrosion

Fail 12 Sep 2024 116,551 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn n/s/f anti roll bar link arm ball joint worn / knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise to replace o/s/f cv gaiter clip

underside / components all showing general corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2023 108,535 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front fog lamps inoperative

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Heavily worn outer edge* (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 108,496 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust heat shield loose

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front fog lamps inoperative

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Heavily worn outer edge* (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Sep 2022 98,726 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 98,726 miles

Emissions not tested eml light on (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end play (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 88,821 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 81,758 miles

diesel smoke emissions reading to low for d/s/m to read or pick up

nail in n/s/f tyre / both front tyres wearing low / both scuffed up on edges 205 / 50 / 17

rear brake discs becoming slightly pitted / discoloured on braking surface / slight fluctuation developing

Fail 22 Sep 2020 81,757 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn o/s/f a/r/bar link arm ball joint worn / knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

diesel smoke emissions reading to low for d/s/m to read or pick up

nail in n/s/f tyre / both front tyres wearing low / both scuffed up on edges 205 / 50 / 17

rear brake discs becoming slightly pitted / discoloured on braking surface / slight fluctuation developing

Pass 11 Sep 2019 74,383 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 62,334 miles

diesel smoke emissions reading to low for d/s/m to read or pick up

Pass 25 Sep 2017 51,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on outer edge and close to limit 3mm

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges and close to limit 3mm

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on outer edge and close to limit 2mm

Fail 20 Sep 2017 51,873 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on outer edge and close to limit 3mm

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges and close to limit 3mm

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on outer edge and close to limit 2mm

Pass 20 Sep 2016 43,482 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 35,420 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

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
Full Renault Megane reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

NU62 XLS is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NU62 XLS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NU62 XLS?

You can check the full history of NU62 XLS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NU62 XLS registered?

NU62 XLS is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is NU62 XLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU62 XLS shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NU62 XLS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NU62 XLS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.