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RJ12 VYN

2012 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,892 mi
Last recorded140,892 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 VYN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 140,892 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 140,892 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Top coil broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 132,324 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 132,324 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working Bulb replaced (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 122,645 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 122,642 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus side wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 111,670 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded at outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 98,260 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 96,341 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 87,920 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 76,724 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 73,438 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 73,438 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 68,323 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake disks heavily lipped (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 57,877 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn both edges

Fail 12 Jan 2016 57,877 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn both edges

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 52,941 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 26 Jun 2015 52,928 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f inner wheel arch liner missing (plastic)

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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RJ12 VYN is a 2012 Renault Megane in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RJ12 VYN, 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 RJ12 VYN registered?

RJ12 VYN is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 July 2012.

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