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WK12 VYY

2012 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,653 mi
Last recorded81,653 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK12 VYY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 81,653 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside front tyres worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp (DRL) not working

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre also perished/cracking ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle assembly/spring cups slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 81,648 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play strut top bush/mount excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play strut top bush/mount excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside front tyres worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp (DRL) not working

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre also perished/cracking ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle assembly/spring cups slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 75,429 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 69,385 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 69,379 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 63,012 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front & nearside rear tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 63,007 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken upper coil broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section of exhaust system missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front daytime running lamp (DRL) not working

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front & nearside rear tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 56,440 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 56,435 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 50,691 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 45,795 miles

Offside Front brake pads getting low

Pass 29 Aug 2018 39,630 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 37,870 miles

Offside Front tyre sidewall damage

Pass 6 Mar 2017 32,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorating

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 24,687 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 18,565 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 VYY is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black 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 VYY, 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 VYY registered?

WK12 VYY is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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