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YC62 VOF

2012 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

145,917 mi
Last recorded145,917 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 145,917 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 141,268 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 133,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer 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 7 Nov 2022 126,077 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 118,608 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 102,653 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 102,653 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2019 95,192 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2019 95,192 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 77,599 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 77,419 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 59,710 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall has slight damage 205/50/17 goodyear

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 89 v continental (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 59,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall has slight damage 205/50/17 goodyear

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 89 v continental (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 41,159 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 41,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall damage not to cords (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 28,945 miles

under traysfitted

Fail 9 Nov 2015 28,945 miles

under traysfitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VOF is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VOF, 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 VOF registered?

YC62 VOF is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 December 2012.

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