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YC62 VMA

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

144,628 mi
Last recorded144,628 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 VMA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 144,628 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 138,689 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 133,342 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 132,750 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower suspension arm (front) bushes (recommend replace) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen is scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 126,780 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear metal brake pipes, powder coating is swelled (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front = 2.5mm, offside front = 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 126,780 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management light is on indicating a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear metal brake pipes, powder coating is swelled (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front = 2.5mm, offside front = 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 118,918 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear pipes powder coating swelled/bubbled (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 118,916 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear pipes powder coating swelled/bubbled (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 106,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 25 Nov 2020 106,282 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 98,474 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 5 Dec 2019 98,474 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Nov 2018 86,561 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 86,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 74,956 miles

Offside Front Outer tyre sidewall has a small tear.

Fail 29 Nov 2017 74,956 miles

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

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing seat belt catch missing. (5.1.1)

Offside Front Outer tyre sidewall has a small tear.

Pass 2 Dec 2016 69,684 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view

Minor damage to outer sidewal of o/s/f tyre

Fail 2 Dec 2016 69,684 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view

Minor damage to outer sidewal of o/s/f tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 63,821 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 63,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front 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 VMA is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 YC62 VMA, 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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YC62 VMA is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 December 2012.

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