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2006 Renault Megane 1.6L Petrol · YA06 VFB

YA06 VFB

2006 Renault Megane (1.6L, petrol). First registered 25 Jul 2006. Recorded mileage 87,265 miles. MOT expired on 06 Mar 2023.

Make & Model
RENAULT MEGANE
Year / Origin
2006 · Leeds
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 06 Mar 2023
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
87,265 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 06 Mar 2023
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2006
Engine
1598cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent inspection in March 2022 with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable, as the car has consistently achieved clean results after resolving minor test failures. While there were two failures recorded prior to the latest pass, these were immediately followed by successful tests, suggesting that the owner is proactive in addressing necessary repairs to maintain safety standards. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a vehicle that is twenty years old, averaging only about 4,300 miles per year. There is a notable gap in usage between February 2020 and February 2022, where the car covered nearly 12,000 miles in two years. While the low mileage suggests less wear on the engine and drivetrain, long periods of sitting stationary can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber-based components, such as seals and hoses, or may cause fluid issues. Because the MOT history is remarkably clean of specific recurring mechanical faults, a buyer should focus their physical inspection on areas that suffer from age rather than distance. Particular attention should be paid to the condition of the suspension bushes and rubber arm joints, which may crack or perish despite the low mileage. Additionally, the buyer should check for structural corrosion in the wheel arches and underbody, as these are common vulnerabilities for this era of Megane regardless of how many miles have been driven.
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YA06 VFB Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 07/03/2022
  • 87,265 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)

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YA06 VFB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Sept 2026, 18:23
MOT Analysis

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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Renault Megane (YA06 VFB) between March 2022 and March 2022.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 07 March 2022 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 (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 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: “Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play offside and nearside (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.

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YA06 VFB Mileage History

  1. 02/03/202287,262 mi
  2. 07/03/202287,265 mi+3 mi

Average of roughly 223 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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