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PO12 XYU

2012 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,085 mi
Last recorded117,085 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO12 XYU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 117,085 miles

Nearside Front bolt on member corroded

Nearside Front window glass out of position

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 113,771 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 109,900 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 105,031 miles

Nearside Front wheel slightly distorted

Fail 8 Nov 2022 105,031 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front wheel slightly distorted

Pass 1 Nov 2021 101,608 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front bolt on section corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2020 98,101 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 93,395 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 93,123 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 87,886 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 87,796 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 83,506 miles

Nearside Front c v boot leaking slightly

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

emissions too clean to register

Pass 31 Oct 2016 78,611 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 78,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 77,002 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 61,725 miles

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

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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PO12 XYU 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 75%.

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 PO12 XYU, 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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PO12 XYU is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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