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YD62 YJS

2012 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,570 mi
Last recorded145,570 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD62 YJS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 145,570 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged looks to have been run flat with obvious damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 21 Aug 2025 145,551 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged looks to have been run flat with obvious damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 19 Aug 2024 138,264 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 138,264 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 130,752 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 122,039 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 111,612 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 111,612 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 103,602 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 93,340 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 93,340 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 82,748 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 70,879 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 70,775 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 57,930 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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YD62 YJS is a 2012 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YD62 YJS, 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 YD62 YJS registered?

YD62 YJS is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 November 2012.

Is YD62 YJS safe to buy?

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