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WL16 GKG

2016 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,965 mi
Last recorded84,965 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Megane49,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL16 GKG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 84,965 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 80,906 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 74,153 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

N/S/R caliper arm not fully returning

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear and N/S/F tyre treads low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 66,059 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape on tread surface

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 66,059 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape on tread surface

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 53,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.8 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 29,335 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 6,954 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 6,563 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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WL16 GKG is a 2016 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 49,370 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 WL16 GKG, 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 10 years old, this Renault Megane is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WL16 GKG registered?

WL16 GKG is a 2016 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 June 2016.

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