2013 Renault Megane 1.5L Diesel · KW13 VBU
2013 Renault Megane (1.5L, diesel). First registered 28 Jun 2013. Recorded mileage 129,769 miles. MOT expired on 26 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT MEGANE
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,769 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KW13 VBU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/11/2024
- 129,769 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KW13 VBU 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 2013 Renault Megane (KW13 VBU) between October 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 November 2024 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 (11 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
KW13 VBU Mileage History
- 10/10/2022109,518 mi
- 19/10/2022109,524 mi+6 mi
- 13/10/2023119,141 mi+9,617 mi
- 25/11/2024129,696 mi+10,555 mi
- 27/11/2024129,769 mi+73 mi
Average of roughly 9,496 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Renault Megane Mk3
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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