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YE62 PWU

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,917 mi
Last recorded130,917 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 PWU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 130,917 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 130,917 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both are bald on inner edges / 4mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 119,922 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 119,922 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 109,523 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2024 109,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN HEAVILY INNER AND OUTER TREADS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN HEAVILY INNER AND OUTER TREADS 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 102,401 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Jul 2023 102,390 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 96,665 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 96,665 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both o/s + n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both o/s + n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 91,019 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Jun 2021 91,019 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 84,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working HighRise (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 84,143 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working HighRise (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 72,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 May 2019 72,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 May 2018 58,132 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 58,130 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front and rear brake discs scored o/s rear tyre perrished

Pass 5 Jun 2017 48,458 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 44,202 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 36,919 miles

both front tyres close to limits

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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YE62 PWU is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YE62 PWU, 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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YE62 PWU is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 December 2012.

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