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YH62 YGX

2012 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,471 mi
Last recorded84,471 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 YGX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 84,471 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 84,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 80,881 miles

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))

hand brake cable deteriated

Pass 25 Sep 2023 76,944 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 72,228 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 72,228 miles

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 66,606 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 59,672 miles

front tyres wearing edges

n/s/r tyre worn

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads low

Fail 26 Sep 2020 59,672 miles

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

front brake discs worn

front tyres wearing edges

n/s/r tyre worn

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads low

Pass 19 Sep 2019 53,536 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 44,566 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 36,634 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 36,634 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 29,504 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 29,504 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)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 21,329 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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YH62 YGX is a 2012 Renault Megane in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YH62 YGX, 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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YH62 YGX is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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