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NV62 DHU

2012 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,343 mi
Last recorded100,343 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV62 DHU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 100,343 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front cv joints slightly noisy

nearside front secondary support bar corroded

offside front tyre worn on edges & side walls poor

screws in rear tyres & cracking

slight noise from nearside front suspension no play found at time of test

Fail 10 Nov 2025 100,343 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front cv joints slightly noisy

lip on front brake discs & pads pads thin

nearside front secondary support bar corroded

offside front tyre worn on edges & side walls poor

rear brake pads worn

screws in rear tyres & cracking

slight noise from nearside front suspension no play found at time of test

Pass 2 Nov 2024 93,849 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

front secondary radiator supports corroded

lip on front brake discs & pads thin

rear tyres starting to crack

slight damage to rear number plate

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 1 Nov 2024 93,849 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

front secondary radiator supports corroded

lip on front brake discs & pads thin

rear tyres starting to crack

slight damage to rear number plate

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 4 Nov 2023 86,898 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test items on rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front secondary support panel between radiator and front sub-frame excessively corroded on the nearside and offside corroded

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 86,896 miles

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

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

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test items on rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front secondary support panel between radiator and front sub-frame excessively corroded on the nearside and offside corroded

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

check anti-pollution system on the , on board computer andthe service spanner

Pass 4 Nov 2022 80,770 miles

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

front radiator support to subframe bars corroded

very slight play nearside front anti roll bar link

Fail 4 Nov 2022 80,770 miles

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

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

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

front radiator support to subframe bars corroded

very slight play nearside front anti roll bar link

Pass 3 Nov 2021 75,225 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn On Edges.

Slight Corrosion On Front Subframe Crash Bars.

Pass 31 Oct 2020 72,254 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 62,318 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 62,318 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure In Tread and Separating/Cut On Inner Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner Edge (Around Circumstance Of Tyre Tread). (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure In Cracks On Inner Edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 51,989 miles

Nearside Front To Rear Brake Pipe Starting To Corrode.

Nearside Front Tyre 3mm Tread and Worn On Edges. (Secondary Grooves). Slight Damage To Outer Sidewall.

Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Breakers, Worn Out Of Shape and Cracking. (No Cords Exposed). 205/50 R17

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre 3mm Tread and Worn On Edges. (Secondary Grooves).

Offside Rear Tyre Cracking On Edges. (No Cords Exposed).

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face Corroded/Worn. (3.5.1i)

Surface Corrosion On Offside Front To Rear Brake Pipe.

Pass 25 Apr 2017 42,711 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 39,681 miles

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

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

bulb failure lamp illuminated

nearside wing undertray damaged

Pass 14 Nov 2015 32,708 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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
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NV62 DHU 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 NV62 DHU, 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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NV62 DHU is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 December 2012.

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