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VN51 SWK

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,036 mi
Last recorded81,036 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 SWK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 81,036 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 79,911 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 79,911 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 77,512 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 77,512 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 76,027 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 75,488 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 75,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 74,924 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 74,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 74,136 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jul 2019 73,061 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 73,061 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 71,324 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 69,474 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 69,474 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 66,923 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 66,923 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 61,920 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 56,778 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 56,778 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 52,368 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 52,368 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 47,577 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 42,002 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 42,002 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 40,031 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges & N/S/F has cut in tread.

Both rear tyres wearing on edges & N/S/R has cut in tread.

O/S/R brake hose slightly twisted.

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

Slight play in steering rack when under load.

Pass 7 Feb 2011 40,031 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges & N/S/F has cut in tread.

Both rear tyres wearing on edges & N/S/R has cut in tread.

O/S/R brake hose slightly twisted.

Slight play in steering rack when under load.

Pass 20 Apr 2010 37,292 miles

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

coolant leak from water pump??

rear cross bar corroding

rear wiper blade split

slight twist to r/o/s brake hose

Pass 9 Feb 2009 31,101 miles

slight twist to r/o/s brake hose

Pass 5 Feb 2008 26,047 miles

both rear tyres wearing low 3mm

Pass 8 Dec 2006 19,752 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 16,242 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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VN51 SWK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VN51 SWK, 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 VN51 SWK registered?

VN51 SWK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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