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WG62 DFZ

2012 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

133,501 mi
Last recorded133,501 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG62 DFZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 133,501 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 133,501 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 124,003 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2025 123,919 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted Also brake pipe rubbing against axle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 121,284 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2024 121,284 miles

Nearside Rear Brake modification unsafe Flexible brake hose replaced with rigid brake pipe. (1.1.21 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 119,570 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 119,570 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 118,808 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 118,808 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 117,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 117,570 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 94,237 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 94,164 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2018 63,591 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 43,190 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

under tray fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 3 May 2016 21,856 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 19,631 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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WG62 DFZ is a 2012 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WG62 DFZ, 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 WG62 DFZ registered?

WG62 DFZ is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 November 2012.

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