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YC62 VLW

2013 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,420 mi
Last recorded132,420 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Megane66,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 VLW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 132,420 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2026 132,420 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 128,297 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ONLY VISIBLE WHEN TYRE IS AT REST SPLITTING ON SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 122,081 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 122,013 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 114,409 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 106,633 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 98,017 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 97,214 miles

Central Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure Hanging down (1.1.15 (c))

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

Central Front Lower Undertray fitted some test items not fully seen

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Movement when weight of vehicle is applied in strut/mount/shock absorber piston shaft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spanner light displayed on instrument cluster

Pass 13 Mar 2020 90,147 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all side (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 90,147 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working both side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 79,407 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 69,645 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 69,317 miles

signs of heat to o/s/r brake disc and pads , uneven wear on pad

Pass 13 Jan 2016 51,694 miles

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

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 VLW is a 2013 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YC62 VLW, 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 VLW is a 2013 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 January 2013.

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