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VU51 YUC

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

83,466 mi
Last recorded83,466 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 YUC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 83,466 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished and leak of grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog light not working.

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished and leak of grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear and close to limit. 185/55/15. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear anti vibration bar corroded and broken off.

Rough noise from steering when turning.

Fail 30 Sep 2025 83,365 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/55/15. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished and leak of grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog light not working.

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished and leak of grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear and close to limit. 185/55/15. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear anti vibration bar corroded and broken off.

Rough noise from steering when turning.

Pass 3 Oct 2024 77,581 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog light inoperative and lens is cracked.

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight leak of grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear. 185/55/15. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear anti vibration bar corroded and broken off.

Rough noise from steering when turning.

Fail 26 Sep 2024 77,478 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring broken. (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure and starting to perish. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill corroded and holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/15. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear. 185/55/15. (5.2.3 (e))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog light inoperative and lens is cracked.

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight leak of grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear anti vibration bar corroded and broken off.

Rough noise from steering when turning.

Pass 26 Sep 2023 73,164 miles

Gearbox mounting defective lower worn ()

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring corroded (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill around sill plug (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill around sill plug (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside front fog lamp not working

rear anti vibration bar corroded and broken off

Pass 22 Sep 2022 70,393 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Fog lights not working offside broken .

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs pick up ring corroded (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded around sill plug . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded around sill plug

Rear Lateral anti vibration bar has corroded away and fallen off .

lower gear box mount worn

Fail 20 Sep 2022 70,386 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Fog lights not working offside broken .

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs pick up ring corroded (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded around sill plug . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded around sill plug

Rear Lateral anti vibration bar has corroded away and fallen off .

lower gear box mount worn

Pass 20 Sep 2021 68,546 miles

Front Fog lights not working offside broken .

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded around sill plug . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring badly corroded . (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded around sill plug , very borderline . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% imbalance recorded , maximum allowance is 30% . (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lateral anti vibration bar has corroded away and fallen off .

Fail 16 Sep 2021 68,352 miles

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

Front Fog lights not working offside broken .

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded around sill plug . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring badly corroded . (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded around sill plug , very borderline . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% imbalance recorded , maximum allowance is 30% . (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lateral anti vibration bar has corroded away and fallen off .

Pass 18 Sep 2020 66,704 miles

Front Front fog lights not working offside broken

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

rear vibration arm corroded away and fallen off

Pass 18 Sep 2019 64,934 miles

Front both sides fog lamps not working

Nearside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring considerably corroded (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted very borderline , any worse would be a failure (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Lateral anti vibration bar has corroded away and fallen off

Fail 18 Sep 2019 64,928 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Quote : delamination of the number plate can prevent identification of the vehicle by automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras which ‘see’ any non-reflective material as being black. (0.1 (b))

Front both sides fog lamps not working

Nearside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring considerably corroded (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted very borderline , any worse would be a failure (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Lateral anti vibration bar has corroded away and fallen off

Pass 19 Sep 2018 62,235 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear anti vibration bolt on crossmember corroded off

Fail 17 Sep 2018 62,219 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring broken (1.6 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides extremely badly corroded on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split end (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear anti vibration bolt on crossmember corroded off

Pass 19 Sep 2017 59,584 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded on inner surface (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear anti vibration cross member completely corroded away

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 57,177 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded on inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% recorded , maximum limit is 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear anti vibration cross member completely corroded away

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 57,177 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn through to cords on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded on inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% recorded , maximum limit is 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear anti vibration cross member completely corroded away

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 54,330 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

rear anti vibration bar corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2015 54,327 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking backplate wet with fluid (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

rear anti vibration bar corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2014 51,189 miles

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

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

rear axle cross brace holed and heavily corroded.[not a structual item].

Pass 17 Sep 2013 47,931 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 44,559 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 44,559 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 40,856 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 37,687 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 37,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 34,661 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 31,240 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 27,229 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 23,328 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 19,675 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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VU51 YUC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 VU51 YUC, 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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VU51 YUC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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