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YC62 VRG

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,701 mi
Last recorded127,701 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 127,701 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 127,701 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 122,743 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 115,700 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 115,697 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 108,554 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 104,830 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 104,755 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 97,908 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 91,589 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 91,343 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 80,480 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 73,435 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 67,510 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2015 57,914 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 VRG is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VRG, 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 VRG registered?

YC62 VRG is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 December 2012.

Is YC62 VRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC62 VRG shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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