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VK51 UJM

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,781 mi
Last recorded116,781 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 UJM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 116,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

rear bolt on support bracket corroding

Pass 26 Feb 2025 116,208 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Poor focus on both headlights

Rear sub frame brace corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2024 115,508 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 115,504 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 114,713 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2023 114,713 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 113,360 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 112,179 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2021 112,179 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 111,367 miles

Engine oil leak not excessive

Misting of oil from base of power steering rack pinion

Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch liner damaged & loose but not fouling wheel on full lock

Nearside Rear Direction indicator bulb showing satisfactory coloured light.

Offside Front Tyre displaying perishing on outer sidewall & between tread patterns

Offside Play/movement in steering rack inner joint

Transmission oil leak not excessive

Pass 28 Feb 2019 109,334 miles

Uneven wear on rear nearside tyre

Fail 28 Feb 2019 109,332 miles

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

Uneven wear on rear nearside tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2018 106,396 miles

Misting of oil from base of power steering rack pinion

Nearside Front inner wheel arch liner damaged fouling tyre on right hand full lock

Perish cracks in between tread pattern on nearside & offside rear tyres

Play/movement in nearside & offside steering rack inner joints especially offside

Pass 10 Mar 2017 103,235 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 17 Mar 2016 99,976 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 99,976 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 95,375 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 93,746 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 88,770 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 85,088 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 79,418 miles

front discs worn inner edge

rack damp with oil

slight play offside front inner rack end

Pass 8 Sep 2010 75,501 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 75,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 71,028 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 71,028 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 63,524 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 56,557 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 47,233 miles

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 UJM is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UJM, 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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What year was VK51 UJM registered?

VK51 UJM is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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