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PK12 VVJ

2012 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

44,710 mi
Last recorded44,710 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK12 VVJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 44,710 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 42,421 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 39,148 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 37,985 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter clip starting to unbond

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket corroding away from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 37,023 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 35,832 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 34,690 miles

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 14 Nov 2019 33,357 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 33,357 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2018 28,860 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 28,859 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 25,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn smooth on inner and outer edges - Not part of primary tread.

Fail 16 Nov 2017 25,491 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn smooth on inner and outer edges - Not part of primary tread.

Pass 15 Nov 2016 21,590 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 17,986 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 16,485 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jul 2015 16,485 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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PK12 VVJ is a 2012 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PK12 VVJ, 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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What year was PK12 VVJ registered?

PK12 VVJ is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 August 2012.

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The MOT history for PK12 VVJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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