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YC63 VLM

2013 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

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Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2013 Renault Megane66,321 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC63 VLM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 125,690 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 125,574 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 111,008 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 99,833 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both, 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 99,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both, 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 88,605 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 77,799 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 77,798 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2019 76,573 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 76,547 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 73,635 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 73,592 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 69,504 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

f/o/s shocker dust cover split

Fail 28 Nov 2017 69,504 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

f/o/s shocker dust cover split

Pass 18 Nov 2016 60,403 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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YC63 VLM is a 2013 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2013 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 66,321 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 YC63 VLM, 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 13 years old, this Renault Megane is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YC63 VLM registered?

YC63 VLM is a 2013 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 November 2013.

Is YC63 VLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC63 VLM shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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