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WN16 VTU

2016 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

106,710 mi
Last recorded106,710 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Megane49,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN16 VTU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 106,710 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2025 95,951 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2025 95,918 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 85,906 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 77,985 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 77,985 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 70,130 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

center exhaust bracket broken

Pass 29 Mar 2021 57,163 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 57,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested due to dipped beam (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

metal object in n/s/r tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2020 42,699 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 42,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 25,408 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 25,393 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 25,393 miles

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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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WN16 VTU is a 2016 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WN16 VTU, 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 WN16 VTU registered?

WN16 VTU is a 2016 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is WN16 VTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN16 VTU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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