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YT12 VUA

2012 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

158,752 mi
Last recorded158,752 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 VUA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 158,752 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 158,749 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating both rears (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 156,291 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides into flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 146,849 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 146,735 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2022 135,964 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2021 128,929 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 124,454 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 124,350 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 118,840 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 118,769 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 109,561 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 109,561 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 99,232 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2016 85,774 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 57,677 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 VUA is a 2012 Renault Megane in White with a 1,870cc 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 YT12 VUA, 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 VUA registered?

YT12 VUA is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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