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RJ12 VZW

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,317 mi
Last recorded131,317 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 VZW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 131,317 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield loose

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

Fail 26 Mar 2025 131,372 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust heat shield loose

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 117,267 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 114,311 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 100,344 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 88,558 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 77,319 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 66,328 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 66,328 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 53,454 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 53,454 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 40,299 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 40,299 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 22,699 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on the inner and outer edges

Pass 5 Jun 2015 15,798 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Near side front tyre side wall chunk missing

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Off side front tyre kerb damaged side wall chunk missing

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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RJ12 VZW is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RJ12 VZW, 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 VZW registered?

RJ12 VZW is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 July 2012.

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