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PX62 PWF

2012 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

129,343 mi
Last recorded129,343 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX62 PWF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 129,343 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inside edge, worn on outside edge, advise tyre and tracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly 46% parking brake imbalance, o/s low, possible cable or caliper (1.3.1 (c))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 129,343 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inside edge, worn on outside edge, advise tyre and tracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly 46% parking brake imbalance, o/s low, possible cable or caliper (1.3.1 (c))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 109,639 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front caliper retaining/anti rattle springs missing

rear number plate slightly damaged

Fail 22 Nov 2024 109,639 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front caliper retaining/anti rattle springs missing

rear number plate slightly damaged

Pass 14 Dec 2023 91,976 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 91,767 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 73,229 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 73,229 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 57,944 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

undertray not allowing full inspection

Fail 19 Nov 2021 57,944 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

undertray not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Nov 2020 54,662 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 54,662 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 51,629 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

service light on

Fail 19 Nov 2019 51,437 miles

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

Position lamp not working both front side light bulbs out (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

service light on

Pass 28 Nov 2018 46,187 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 39,927 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Oct 2016 36,228 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s

undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 15 Sep 2015 30,301 miles

nearside rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2015 30,300 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

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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PX62 PWF is a 2012 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 PX62 PWF, 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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PX62 PWF is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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