2005 Renault Megane 1.9L Diesel · WG54 VHO
2005 Renault Megane (1.9L, diesel). First registered 13 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 98,972 miles. MOT expired on 22 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT MEGANE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,972 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WG54 VHO Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/05/2023
- 98,972 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WG54 VHO 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 2005 Renault Megane (WG54 VHO) between July 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 May 2023 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: Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
WG54 VHO Mileage History
- 15/07/202293,350 mi
- 15/07/202293,350 mi
- 24/05/202398,972 mi+5,622 mi
Average of roughly 6,556 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Renault Megane Mk2
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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