2012 Renault Megane 1.5L Diesel · DU12 BDV
2012 Renault Megane (1.5L, diesel). First registered 19 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 168,709 miles. MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT MEGANE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,709 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DU12 BDV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/09/2026
- 168,709 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DU12 BDV 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 (DU12 BDV) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
DU12 BDV Mileage History
- 12/09/2023150,165 mi
- 12/09/2023150,165 mi
- 09/09/2024157,426 mi+7,261 mi
- 01/09/2025166,779 mi+9,353 mi
- 02/09/2026168,709 mi+1,930 mi
Average of roughly 6,236 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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