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WU62 HYS

2012 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,101 mi
Last recorded156,101 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU62 HYS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 156,101 miles

Brake fluid level low

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 142,311 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2025 142,246 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 125,258 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 113,454 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 113,453 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 103,428 miles

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

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 9 Jul 2021 90,614 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 79,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Jun 2019 68,182 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 57,582 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 57,582 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

N/S HAND BRAKE CABLE LOW

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 47,103 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 35,371 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 24,025 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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WU62 HYS is a 2012 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WU62 HYS, 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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WU62 HYS is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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