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YC62 VLU

2013 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,408 mi
Last recorded145,408 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2013 Renault Megane66,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 VLU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 145,408 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 140,342 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 140,340 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Dec 2022 134,367 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 121,400 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 106,483 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 90,430 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 90,414 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 72,970 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 72,970 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 63,764 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 63,764 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 56,642 miles

2 child seats fitted to rear

Offside Rear tyre sidewall damaged

nearside sill damaged close to jacking point

Fail 22 Nov 2016 56,642 miles

2 child seats fitted to rear

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall damaged

nearside sill damaged close to jacking point

Pass 4 Jan 2016 42,439 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 42,439 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside and offside not spraying water.resavoir re-filled (8.2.3)

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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YC62 VLU is a 2013 Renault Megane in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2013 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 66,321 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 YC62 VLU, 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 13 years old, this Renault Megane is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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YC62 VLU is a 2013 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 January 2013.

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