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VK51 BSV

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,433 mi
Last recorded132,433 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 BSV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 132,433 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NS & OS (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer very weak. requires repair

Fail 4 Jun 2026 132,433 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 125,887 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2025 125,887 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 125,775 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 124,192 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 119,247 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front fog light out

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component possibly pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 119,247 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front fog light out

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component possibly pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 116,145 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin difficult to examine with wheels on. o/s/f inner pad low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease but not excessively. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage power steering pipes wet under car/engine. not dripping at present. (2.1.5 (a))

brake pedal vibrated slightly when braking but no fault lights on, possible future fault, ok at time of test.

front half of exhaust showing some corrosion but solid at time of test.

fuel pipes in centre of car slightly loose/ clip insecure.

n/s/f windscreen washer slightly poor but reaches screen.

Fail 1 Oct 2021 116,142 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking pressure pipe from power steering pump leaking. reservoir nearly empty. (2.1.5 (a))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin difficult to examine with wheels on. o/s/f inner pad low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease but not excessively. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage power steering pipes wet under car/engine. not dripping at present. (2.1.5 (a))

brake pedal vibrated slightly when braking but no fault lights on, possible future fault, ok at time of test.

front half of exhaust showing some corrosion but solid at time of test.

fuel pipes in centre of car slightly loose/ clip insecure.

n/s/f windscreen washer slightly poor but reaches screen.

Pass 12 Oct 2020 113,810 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage damp around pump (2.1.5 (a))

both front abs reluctor rings corroded

engine steady bar bush worn

exhaust clamp corroded but secure at time of test

general corrosion to underside components

Fail 12 Oct 2020 113,809 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety brake bleed nipple leaking under pressure (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage damp around pump (2.1.5 (a))

both front abs reluctor rings corroded

engine steady bar bush worn

exhaust clamp corroded but secure at time of test

general corrosion to underside components

Pass 14 May 2019 101,724 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2019 101,608 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 90,560 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 May 2017 78,266 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 71,741 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 70,732 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 69,410 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 69,410 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 68,368 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 67,603 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 66,422 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 63,027 miles

rear tyres 2mm

Pass 29 Jun 2009 59,227 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 55,149 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear cross brace has some corosion

Fail 12 Jun 2008 55,149 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear cross brace has some corosion

Pass 20 Jun 2007 51,111 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 47,342 miles

chip to screen and both wiper blades spliting.both front tyres on limits.

Pass 22 Jun 2005 40,472 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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VK51 BSV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2001 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 71,451 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VK51 BSV, 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 25 years old, this Renault Megane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VK51 BSV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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