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WL12 DAU

2012 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

80,375 mi
Last recorded80,375 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 DAU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 80,375 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 77,724 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (1.6mm limit) heavily worn on inner edge 225/40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 74,128 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 67,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges 225/40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner and outer edges 225/40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 57,519 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2022 57,519 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 46,796 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 45,368 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 34,718 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2018 30,375 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 22,929 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc wear

brake disc wear

Fail 26 Apr 2016 22,929 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc wear

brake disc wear

Pass 28 Mar 2015 16,075 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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WL12 DAU is a 2012 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WL12 DAU, 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 WL12 DAU registered?

WL12 DAU is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 May 2012.

Is WL12 DAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL12 DAU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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