2012 Renault Megane 1.6L Diesel · M6 WAE
2012 Renault Megane (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 98,217 miles. MOT valid until 07 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT MEGANE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,217 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M6 WAE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/01/2026
- 98,217 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M6 WAE 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 (M6 WAE) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
M6 WAE Mileage History
- 28/01/202385,866 mi
- 07/02/202489,968 mi+4,102 mi
- 01/02/202594,533 mi+4,565 mi
- 24/01/202698,217 mi+3,684 mi
- 24/01/202698,217 mi
Average of roughly 4,131 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
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- Electronic parking-brake faultsModerate
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