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WV51 VHC

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

114,690 mi
Last recorded114,690 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 VHC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 114,690 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 114,247 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 113,770 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 113,463 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 112,979 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 112,177 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 110,950 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 110,111 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 107,557 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 105,894 miles

Lower engine stabilizer bush worn.

Pass 26 Aug 2016 102,095 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 96,967 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 89,320 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 83,472 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 80,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 76,111 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

rear tyres pearishing

Fail 16 Jul 2011 76,111 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

rear tyres pearishing

Pass 17 Jul 2010 71,984 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside rear tyre is badly feathered

offside rear tyre is slightly feathered and perished

Pass 15 Jul 2009 67,466 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside rear tyre feathered

offside rear tyre slightly feathered and perished

Pass 1 Aug 2008 62,454 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 56,848 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 50,283 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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WV51 VHC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 2001 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 71,451 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 WV51 VHC, 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 25 years old, this Renault Megane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV51 VHC registered?

WV51 VHC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is WV51 VHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV51 VHC shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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