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VU12 HZL

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

118,284 mi
Last recorded118,284 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 HZL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 118,284 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2026 118,283 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 112,483 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 105,512 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 105,510 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 96,883 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 88,030 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 88,030 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 79,934 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 79,396 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted blocking view of some components

Fail 18 Feb 2021 79,396 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted blocking view of some components

Pass 22 Feb 2020 74,374 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2019 68,187 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2019 68,186 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2018 62,893 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2017 58,066 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2017 58,066 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2016 52,156 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 52,156 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 41,849 miles

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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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VU12 HZL is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VU12 HZL, 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 VU12 HZL registered?

VU12 HZL is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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