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VE14 ETU

2014 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,374 mi
Last recorded167,374 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Renault Megane63,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE14 ETU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 167,374 miles

Both rear shocks are corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 167,374 miles

Both rear shocks are corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 May 2025 158,822 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 149,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 May 2023 140,093 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 May 2022 129,782 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 120,515 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 119,865 miles

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

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

Rear brake caliper - handbrake lever return springs missing?

Fail 21 Aug 2020 119,863 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake caliper - handbrake lever return springs missing? - Offside rear lever approx half way and nearside rear on stop.

Pass 17 May 2019 105,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 105,673 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 86,307 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 May 2018 85,945 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 May 2017 68,111 miles

Offside Front SIDE / DAYLIGHT RUNNING LIGHT LENS BROKEN

Fail 30 May 2017 68,110 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front SIDE / DAYLIGHT RUNNING LIGHT LENS BROKEN

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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VE14 ETU is a 2014 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VE14 ETU, 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 VE14 ETU registered?

VE14 ETU is a 2014 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 May 2014.

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