2005 Renault Megane 1.4L Petrol · RK55 VCV
2005 Renault Megane (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 93,901 miles. MOT valid until 08 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT MEGANE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,901 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RK55 VCV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2026
- 93,901 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RK55 VCV 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 (RK55 VCV) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 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 (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))”; “Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))”; “Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”.
RK55 VCV Mileage History
- 25/07/202490,452 mi
- 29/07/202490,453 mi+1 mi
- 05/08/202592,640 mi+2,187 mi
- 07/08/202592,641 mi+1 mi
- 05/08/202693,901 mi+1,260 mi
Average of roughly 1,700 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: Average
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