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VN12 XVP

2012 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,928 mi
Last recorded95,928 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 XVP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 95,928 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 95,928 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 93,532 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 93,532 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 90,110 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 85,919 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 85,919 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 81,066 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 81,062 miles

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

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))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 76,732 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 76,732 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 72,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 65,163 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 56,961 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 49,672 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 41,516 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 32,163 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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VN12 XVP is a 2012 Renault Megane in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 VN12 XVP, 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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What year was VN12 XVP registered?

VN12 XVP is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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