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YG62 ZYD

2012 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

88,664 mi
Last recorded88,664 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 ZYD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 88,664 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2025

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 88,329 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axel corroded

rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2024 88,329 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axel corroded

rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2024 88,314 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened subframe support legs both n/s and o/s holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn pitted inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2023 84,638 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

coolant low

Fail 17 Aug 2023 84,628 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

coolant low

Pass 13 Aug 2022 80,629 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes starting to perish (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Upper Stop lamp not working / connected

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges worn / bald, Outer sidewall has damage, On 3mm, DOT 4019, 205/50/17 93W XL (5.2.3 (e))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shockers heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Aug 2022 80,629 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes starting to perish (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Upper Stop lamp not working / connected

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges worn / bald, Outer sidewall has damage, On 3mm, DOT 4019, 205/50/17 93W XL (5.2.3 (e))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shockers heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 76,325 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 76,320 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 71,833 miles

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

both front drop links worn

Fail 8 Oct 2020 71,833 miles

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

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

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

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

both front drop links worn

Pass 3 Jun 2019 61,249 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2018 55,895 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2018 55,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2017 44,981 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 34,101 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Sep 2015 21,486 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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YG62 ZYD is a 2012 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YG62 ZYD, 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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YG62 ZYD is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 September 2012.

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