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WK12 VYJ

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,255 mi
Last recorded103,255 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK12 VYJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 103,255 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 99,759 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 95,315 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 95,305 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 90,248 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 90,243 miles

Nearside Rear Brake damaged to the extent that the braking system is adversely affected inner brake pad friction material separated from backing plate (1.1.21 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 87,188 miles

both rear shockers rusty

slight oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2020 87,178 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear shockers rusty

slight oil leak

Pass 1 May 2019 80,908 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 80,908 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 74,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake bind

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated/split in treads

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 May 2017 69,672 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 63,755 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 49,531 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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WK12 VYJ is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 WK12 VYJ, 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 WK12 VYJ registered?

WK12 VYJ is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 July 2012.

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