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VA16 NEU

2016 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,754 mi
Last recorded131,754 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Megane49,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA16 NEU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 131,754 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Jul 2026 131,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jun 2025 126,059 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 113,732 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front main beam aimed too low

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 99,770 miles

Brake pedal has travel but not excessive

Exhaust mounting defective missing bolts to secure to subframe, by flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front main beam aimed lower than dip beam

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on outer face, not using full pad contact area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Road wheel slightly distorted both O/S wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 88,390 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 88,390 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 72,216 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 56,206 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 56,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2019 45,526 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

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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VA16 NEU is a 2016 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 49,370 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 VA16 NEU, 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 10 years old, this Renault Megane is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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VA16 NEU is a 2016 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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