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W23 YLE

2012 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,674 mi
Last recorded129,674 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW23 YLE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 129,674 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 129,674 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 126,455 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 121,949 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 117,277 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Sep 2022 117,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Sep 2021 113,271 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 113,271 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 109,738 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 109,738 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 105,096 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 95,430 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 86,554 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 86,554 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 78,144 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 68,654 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 68,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 51,503 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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W23 YLE is a 2012 Renault Megane in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W23 YLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W23 YLE registered?

W23 YLE is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 February 2012.

Is W23 YLE safe to buy?

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