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Renault Megane

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,461 cc

L16 AOWMOT history

L16 AOW is a black diesel Renault Megane first used on 26 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 86,409 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

L16 AOW black Renault Megane – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
86,409 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,918 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 AOW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Megane
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 AOW was last recorded at 86,409 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,407 miles · 1 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,918 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,409 miles
  • 2025 – 83,960 miles
  • 2024 – 79,668 miles
  • 2023 – 74,499 miles
  • 2022 – 70,653 miles
  • 2021 – 68,709 miles
  • 2020 – 65,494 miles
  • 2019 – 57,034 miles
  • 2018 – 45,343 miles
  • 2017 – 34,347 miles
  • 2016 – 28,757 miles
  • 2015 – 21,417 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,409 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 9 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,409 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    86,409 miles
    Test number
    154758535878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail86,407 miles (+2,447)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,407 miles
    Test number
    525887746169
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass83,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    83,960 miles
    Test number
    169183587930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail83,960 miles (+4,292)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,960 miles
    Test number
    667135748454
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
  5. Pass79,668 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    79,668 miles
    Test number
    473051969248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail79,668 miles (+5,169)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,668 miles
    Test number
    254498538361
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass74,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    74,499 miles
    Test number
    858001407119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail74,499 miles (+3,846)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,499 miles
    Test number
    592062049177
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure BULB (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass70,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    70,653 miles
    Test number
    963593959851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail70,653 miles (+1,944)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,653 miles
    Test number
    963642035891
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush partial separation of bush from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush partial separation of bush from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass68,709 miles (+3,215)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    68,709 miles
    Test number
    334769125015
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged cut in outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass65,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    65,494 miles
    Test number
    440011365345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail65,494 miles (+8,460)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,494 miles
    Test number
    844255794136
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  14. Pass57,034 miles (+11,691)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    57,034 miles
    Test number
    430659321458
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  15. Pass45,343 miles (+10,996)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    45,343 miles
    Test number
    477181895974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,347 miles (+5,590)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    34,347 miles
    Test number
    130406642123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,757 miles (+7,340)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    28,757 miles
    Test number
    414797430355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,417 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    21,417 miles
    Test number
    283705251708
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
  19. Fail21,417 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,417 miles
    Test number
    567742936461
    • Repaired at testNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Questions about L16 AOW

Does L16 AOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 AOW is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 AOW?
The MOT on L16 AOW is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 AOW done?
L16 AOW was recorded at 86,409 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 5,918 miles a year.
Has L16 AOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 AOW has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L16 AOW ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L16 AOW find?
L16 AOW passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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