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RK62 VNF

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,675 mi
Last recorded87,675 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK62 VNF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 87,675 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2025 87,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 84,717 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 84,717 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 79,519 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 79,519 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt hole in rubber (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 76,147 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2023 76,086 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 70,531 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 69,998 miles

Nearside Front and rear body damage

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear shocker corroded

exhaust heat shield insecure

scratches windscreen

Fail 15 Mar 2022 69,998 miles

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

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

scratches windscreen

Nearside Front and rear body damage

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shocker corroded

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Mar 2021 64,492 miles

Nearside Front WING DAMAGED

Fail 11 Mar 2021 64,492 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front WING DAMAGED

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 61,431 miles

Nearside Front WING DAMAGED THOUGH NOT LIKELY TO CAUSE INJURY

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired RETURN SPRING MISSING (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired RETURN SPRING MISSING (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 61,431 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front WING DAMAGED THOUGH NOT LIKELY TO CAUSE INJURY

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired RETURN SPRING MISSING (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired RETURN SPRING MISSING (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 56,777 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 51,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has minor tread separation (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has minor tread separation (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 51,071 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has minor tread separation (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has minor tread separation (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 44,849 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 39,301 miles

Nearside Front 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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RK62 VNF is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RK62 VNF, 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 RK62 VNF registered?

RK62 VNF is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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