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VO51 YKB

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,982 mi
Last recorded54,982 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 YKB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 54,982 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2025 54,982 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 53,633 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 51,640 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 49,624 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 49,619 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 47,635 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 45,578 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 45,561 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure, clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 43,225 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 40,887 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 38,704 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 37,750 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 36,678 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 35,300 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 35,299 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 34,008 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 32,923 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 31,683 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 30,581 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 29,323 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 27,872 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 25,364 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 21,350 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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VO51 YKB is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VO51 YKB, 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 VO51 YKB registered?

VO51 YKB is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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