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YC62 VPE

2012 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

140,992 mi
Last recorded140,992 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 140,992 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 131,169 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 121,154 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 121,101 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 112,959 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 112,940 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 97,477 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 94,792 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 94,783 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 80,078 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

front tyres heavy wear inner edges

Fail 20 Oct 2015 80,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

front brake discs lipped

front tyres heavy wear inner edges

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 VPE is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC62 VPE registered?

YC62 VPE is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is YC62 VPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC62 VPE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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