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WV12 XHM

2012 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,429 mi
Last recorded105,429 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 XHM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 105,429 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lever high (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil on both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 102,903 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector damaged

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides os and ns (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 94,735 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 94,735 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 88,991 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 88,980 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 82,729 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight cracking on shoulder of o/s/r tyre

slight damage to o/s/r reflector lens

Pass 3 Oct 2019 76,006 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 76,006 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 67,060 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 57,661 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 57,661 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both front (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 May 2016 41,154 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 41,154 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 30,568 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f inner wheel arch damaged

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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WV12 XHM is a 2012 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WV12 XHM, 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 WV12 XHM registered?

WV12 XHM is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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