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WM65 WUY

2016 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,134 mi
Last recorded101,134 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Megane49,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM65 WUY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 101,134 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked. (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smeary but still clear screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 100,809 miles

Central Front Upper Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Stuff hanging from rear view mirror. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked. (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smeary but still clear screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 100,118 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 86,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 81,967 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm and worn on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 68,395 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 68,046 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 68,046 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2022 53,982 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 43,337 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 43,337 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 35,709 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 32,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror glass cracked but not affecting visibility (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Jan 2019 22,918 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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WM65 WUY is a 2016 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WM65 WUY, 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 WM65 WUY registered?

WM65 WUY is a 2016 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 January 2016.

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