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VA64 JVU

2014 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

222,215 mi
Last recorded222,215 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Renault Megane63,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA64 JVU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 222,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside headlamp insecure due to top mounting bolt snapped

Nearside headlamp pattern poor

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

check anti pollution system warning on dash

play in steering rack arms

Fail 11 Aug 2025 222,215 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside headlamp insecure due to top mounting bolt snapped

Nearside headlamp pattern poor

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

centre exhaust heat shield is insecure

check anti pollution system warning on dash

play in steering rack arms

Pass 15 Aug 2024 208,933 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2024 208,993 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 195,327 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber is leaking and close to a failure

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield on tunnel is insecure

Fail 16 Aug 2023 195,327 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber is leaking and close to a failure

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield on tunnel is insecure

Pass 15 Aug 2022 181,644 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 166,985 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 166,985 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 145,560 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 145,560 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight travel in brake peddle

Pass 24 Dec 2018 119,292 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 91,753 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (3.5.1n)

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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VA64 JVU is a 2014 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2014 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 63,708 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 VA64 JVU, 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 12 years old, this Renault Megane is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VA64 JVU registered?

VA64 JVU is a 2014 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 December 2014.

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The MOT history for VA64 JVU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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