2005 Renault Megane 1.6L Petrol · LV55 VYP
2005 Renault Megane (1.6L, petrol). First registered 11 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 86,158 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT MEGANE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,158 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LV55 VYP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/06/2024
- 86,158 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LV55 VYP 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 2005 Renault Megane (LV55 VYP) between July 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 June 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: Steering (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
LV55 VYP Mileage History
- 22/07/202282,868 mi
- 22/07/202282,868 mi
- 22/07/202383,750 mi+882 mi
- 29/06/202486,158 mi+2,408 mi
- 29/06/202486,158 mi
Average of roughly 1,697 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Renault Megane Mk2
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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