2006 Renault Megane 1.5L Diesel · PJ55 VAE
2006 Renault Megane (1.5L, diesel). First registered 13 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 134,193 miles. MOT expired on 03 Mar 2024.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT MEGANE
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,193 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PJ55 VAE Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/02/2023
- 134,193 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.
PJ55 VAE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Renault Megane (PJ55 VAE) between March 2022 and February 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 February 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
PJ55 VAE Mileage History
- 02/03/2022132,807 mi
- 16/02/2023134,192 mi+1,385 mi
- 16/02/2023134,193 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,442 miles per year across 3 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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The Mk2’s reputation largely comes from electrical issues involving key cards, the steering lock, UCH modules and associated wiring.
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