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YC62 VNT

2012 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

176,755 mi
Last recorded176,755 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 VNT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2024 176,755 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 161,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2023 161,334 miles

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

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

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

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

Central Heat shield loose

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2022 149,276 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged uneven/out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 149,275 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))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged uneven/out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 131,998 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads and discs required (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened replace ASAP** (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 131,998 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction cleared dtcs (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads and discs required (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened replace ASAP** (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 107,338 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 107,338 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 95,492 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 87,260 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 81,903 miles

Engine management on

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 69,160 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 69,159 miles

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

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

Nearside Front day time running light not working

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 VNT is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VNT, 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 VNT registered?

YC62 VNT is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 November 2012.

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