2012 Renault Megane 1.5L Diesel · SO12 VTF
2012 Renault Megane (1.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 150,062 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT MEGANE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,062 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO12 VTF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2026
- 150,062 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SO12 VTF 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 (SO12 VTF) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”.
SO12 VTF Mileage History
- 06/07/2023125,616 mi
- 17/06/2024126,609 mi+993 mi
- 08/07/2025129,060 mi+2,451 mi
- 14/07/2026150,059 mi+20,999 mi
- 15/07/2026150,062 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 8,080 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Renault Megane Mk3
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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