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YX62 VDV

2012 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,266 mi
Last recorded79,266 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX62 VDV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 79,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 73,157 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 73,157 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 61,082 miles

Central brake light out

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush close to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake bind - suggest further inspection

Fail 11 Oct 2023 61,082 miles

Central brake light out

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush close to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear brake bind - suggest further inspection

Pass 11 Oct 2022 56,235 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 56,234 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 51,987 miles

3rd stop lamp inoperative

Pass 10 Oct 2020 47,040 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 42,584 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 36,556 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 29,553 miles

advise BOTH rear tyres perishing at sidewall

Fail 7 Oct 2017 29,553 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise BOTH rear tyres perishing at sidewall

Pass 30 Sep 2016 22,304 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 13,466 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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YX62 VDV 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 73.3%.

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 YX62 VDV, 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 YX62 VDV registered?

YX62 VDV is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 October 2012.

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