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WL12 DBZ

2012 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

57,452 mi
Last recorded57,452 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 DBZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 57,452 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2025 55,473 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 55,472 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 53,638 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 53,214 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2022 52,015 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2021 51,528 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2020 50,216 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 48,713 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 45,728 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 41,748 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 32,616 miles

Nearside Front 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)

front tyres worn edges /deteriorated/ splitting in treads

rear brakes slight bind

rear tyres deteriorated /splitting in treads

Pass 23 Apr 2015 25,119 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 DBZ is a 2012 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DBZ, 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 DBZ registered?

WL12 DBZ is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 May 2012.

Is WL12 DBZ safe to buy?

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