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VK62 AWH

2012 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,283 mi
Last recorded135,283 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 AWH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 135,283 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 122,892 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2025 122,825 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 116,267 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 116,265 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 109,284 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 109,280 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Slight play in ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 101,225 miles

Rear Unable to carry out rear seatbelt check, Due to Dog cage on seat.

Pass 3 Dec 2020 94,747 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 74,715 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 69,915 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 69,915 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 59,486 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 52,800 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 39,872 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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VK62 AWH is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 70,678 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 VK62 AWH, 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 14 years old, this Renault Megane is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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VK62 AWH is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 October 2012.

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