2012 Renault Megane 1.6L Petrol · YX12 VGL
2012 Renault Megane (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 97,753 miles. MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT MEGANE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,753 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YX12 VGL Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2026
- 97,753 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YX12 VGL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Renault Megane (YX12 VGL) between February 2015 and March 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 05 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
YX12 VGL Mileage History
- 12/02/201523,348 mi
- 12/02/201523,348 mi
- 17/03/201631,589 mi+8,241 mi
- 20/03/201741,939 mi+10,350 mi
- 20/03/201741,939 mi
- 14/03/201851,224 mi+9,285 mi
- 19/03/201961,519 mi+10,295 mi
- 13/03/202071,106 mi+9,587 mi
- 15/03/202175,111 mi+4,005 mi
- 28/02/202280,558 mi+5,447 mi
- 15/03/202386,775 mi+6,217 mi
- 16/03/202386,775 mi
- 11/03/202491,094 mi+4,319 mi
- 12/03/202491,094 mi
- 05/03/202594,362 mi+3,268 mi
- 05/03/202697,753 mi+3,391 mi
Average of roughly 6,729 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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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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