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YF61 VXA

2012 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

77,807 mi
Last recorded77,807 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 VXA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 77,807 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front fog light not working

Fail 10 Feb 2026 77,800 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front fog light not working

Pass 10 Feb 2025 70,502 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 64,519 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 64,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high unable to adjust the beam (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 57,630 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 57,630 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 53,884 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 53,883 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 46,590 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 44,880 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 41,987 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 41,987 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 39,006 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 35,363 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 35,363 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 30,742 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 30,715 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

o/s day running lamp not working

Pass 10 Mar 2015 19,051 miles

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

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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YF61 VXA is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YF61 VXA, 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 YF61 VXA registered?

YF61 VXA is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 January 2012.

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