2006 Renault Megane 1.6L Petrol · HY56 WLK
2006 Renault Megane (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 120,114 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jun 2022.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT MEGANE
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jun 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (15 Nov 2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,114 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HY56 WLK Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/06/2021
- 120,114 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HY56 WLK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Renault Megane (HY56 WLK) between September 2009 and June 2021.
The record contains 13 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 07 June 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
HY56 WLK Mileage History
- 26/09/200919,112 mi
- 26/09/200919,112 mi
- 25/09/201026,671 mi+7,559 mi
- 27/09/201026,671 mi
- 23/02/201127,826 mi+1,155 mi
- 06/02/201233,195 mi+5,369 mi
- 01/02/201337,918 mi+4,723 mi
- 01/02/201337,918 mi
- 04/02/201444,868 mi+6,950 mi
- 04/02/201444,868 mi
- 03/02/201554,323 mi+9,455 mi
- 08/02/201662,987 mi+8,664 mi
- 08/02/201662,988 mi+1 mi
- 07/02/201771,982 mi+8,994 mi
- 28/02/201881,204 mi+9,222 mi
- 27/02/20199,928 mi-71,276 mi
- 02/03/202097,812 mi+87,884 mi
- 05/06/2021120,110 mi+22,298 mi
- 07/06/2021120,114 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 8,636 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Renault Megane Mk2
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- 1.5 dCi injector and bearing-related engine damageSerious
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