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YC62 VMK

2012 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,579 mi
Last recorded145,579 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 VMK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 145,579 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 138,306 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 138,304 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 128,539 miles

No Acceleration Detected Emissions

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 128,539 miles

No Acceleration Detected Emissions

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 118,939 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 118,939 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 110,711 miles

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

emissions undetected peak

emissions undetected peak

Fail 10 Nov 2018 110,711 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

emissions undetected peak

emissions undetected peak

Pass 10 Nov 2017 100,004 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

emissions undetected peak

Pass 8 Nov 2016 91,728 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 80,680 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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YC62 VMK is a 2012 Renault Megane in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YC62 VMK, 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 YC62 VMK registered?

YC62 VMK is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 November 2012.

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