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VK17 XKC

2017 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,827 mi
Last recorded134,827 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Renault Megane46,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK17 XKC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 134,827 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 114,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nsf and osf ()

Fail 18 Jul 2024 114,611 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nsf and osf ()

Pass 26 Jul 2023 93,600 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil level low

Pass 30 Jun 2022 70,907 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad lining on 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 51,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 38,919 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 38,919 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020

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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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VK17 XKC is a 2017 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 46,009 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 VK17 XKC, 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 9 years old, this Renault Megane is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK17 XKC registered?

VK17 XKC is a 2017 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is VK17 XKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK17 XKC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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