2009 Renault Megane 1.5L Diesel · L13 HAJ
2009 Renault Megane (1.5L, diesel). First registered 14 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 157,378 miles. MOT valid until 30 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT MEGANE
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,378 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L13 HAJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/10/2026
- 157,378 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L13 HAJ 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 2009 Renault Megane (L13 HAJ) between November 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 October 2026 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: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
L13 HAJ Mileage History
- 01/11/2024152,776 mi
- 28/10/2025155,774 mi+2,998 mi
- 29/10/2025155,774 mi
- 07/10/2026157,378 mi+1,604 mi
- 12/10/2026157,378 mi
Average of roughly 2,367 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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