2001 Renault Megane 1.8L Petrol · VU51 XKH
2001 Renault Megane (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2001. Recorded mileage 95,016 miles. MOT expired on 26 Apr 2011.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT MEGANE
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Apr 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,016 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU51 XKH Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2010
- 95,016 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU51 XKH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Renault Megane (VU51 XKH) between January 2006 and April 2010.
The record contains 6 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 April 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”; “Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)”.
VU51 XKH Mileage History
- 19/01/200661,915 mi
- 28/01/200662,042 mi+127 mi
- 03/02/200767,204 mi+5,162 mi
- 10/03/200875,832 mi+8,628 mi
- 27/04/200985,499 mi+9,667 mi
- 27/04/200985,499 mi
- 07/04/201094,992 mi+9,493 mi
- 08/04/201095,016 mi+24 mi
Average of roughly 7,851 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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