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VN61 WDG

2012 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,835 mi
Last recorded69,835 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 WDG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 69,835 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 67,491 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 21 Mar 2019 62,079 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 21 Mar 2019 62,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 28 Mar 2018 56,698 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 56,696 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 52,219 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 47,546 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 47,545 miles

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

Both rear tyres perishing and out of shape

Nail in N/S/R tyre

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 35,896 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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VN61 WDG is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VN61 WDG, 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 VN61 WDG registered?

VN61 WDG is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 January 2012.

Is VN61 WDG safe to buy?

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