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WK12 VYL

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,083 mi
Last recorded110,083 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK12 VYL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 110,083 miles

Exhaust System Slightly Corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2025 110,059 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle spring location heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired parking brake lever half on position (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle spring location heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 106,009 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 105,006 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower Cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower Cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 98,410 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 98,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 91,674 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 85,651 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))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 79,886 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2019 79,886 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 62,613 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2018 62,594 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 46,139 miles

Front tyres worn low on edges

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 30,469 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 11,838 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 8,564 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 VYL is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VYL, 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 VYL registered?

WK12 VYL is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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