2012 Renault Megane 1.5L Diesel · DS12 JVX
2012 Renault Megane (1.5L, diesel). First registered 28 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 148,797 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT MEGANE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,797 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DS12 JVX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2026
- 148,797 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DS12 JVX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Renault Megane (DS12 JVX) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
DS12 JVX Mileage History
- 12/06/2023121,275 mi
- 15/06/2023121,432 mi+157 mi
- 11/06/2024131,191 mi+9,759 mi
- 16/06/2025141,210 mi+10,019 mi
- 12/06/2026148,797 mi+7,587 mi
Average of roughly 9,172 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Renault Megane Mk3
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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