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YT12 VTZ

2012 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,321 mi
Last recorded100,321 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 VTZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 100,321 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2026 100,321 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 96,707 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc, brakes needs further investigation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Damaged, NOT likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Service brake grabbing slightly both rear, brakes needs further investigation or repair (1.2.1 (c))

all around shock absorbers corroded, damaged to casting

all brake line/cables corroded

all coil spring corroded from upper/lower

both front suspension components corroded + sub frame + subframe mounting area + some of bushes worn/crack

rear front suspension components corroded + sub frame + subframe mounting area + some of bushes worn/crack

underbody around inner sill corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2025 96,707 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc, brakes needs further investigation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Damaged, NOT likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Service brake grabbing slightly both rear, brakes needs further investigation or repair (1.2.1 (c))

all around shock absorbers corroded, damaged to casting

all brake line/cables corroded

all coil spring corroded from upper/lower

both front suspension components corroded + sub frame + subframe mounting area + some of bushes worn/crack

rear front suspension components corroded + sub frame + subframe mounting area + some of bushes worn/crack

underbody around inner sill corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2024 93,870 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre underinflated

Pass 22 Jan 2023 92,027 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 91,362 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 89,665 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 88,059 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 85,288 miles

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 81,061 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 81,061 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 76,258 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 71,028 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 66,564 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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YT12 VTZ 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 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YT12 VTZ, 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 YT12 VTZ registered?

YT12 VTZ is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is YT12 VTZ safe to buy?

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