2005 Renault Megane 1.6L Petrol · WL05 CXU
2005 Renault Megane (1.6L, petrol). First registered 13 May 2005. Recorded mileage 86,595 miles. MOT expired on 08 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT MEGANE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Truro
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,595 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WL05 CXU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/03/2025
- 86,595 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WL05 CXU 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 (WL05 CXU) between February 2023 and March 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 March 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
WL05 CXU Mileage History
- 14/02/202380,928 mi
- 23/02/202380,929 mi+1 mi
- 28/02/202484,409 mi+3,480 mi
- 09/03/202484,452 mi+43 mi
- 10/03/202586,595 mi+2,143 mi
Average of roughly 2,741 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: Poor
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