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Renault Megane

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,390 cc

L55 ULYMOT history

L55 ULY is a black petrol Renault Megane first used on 13 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 144,122 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

L55 ULY black Renault Megane – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Renault Megane, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Oct 2027
Mileage
144,122 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,667 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 ULY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Megane
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
13 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 ULY was last recorded at 144,122 miles on 9 Oct 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Oct 2026: 144,122 miles, lower than 144,125 miles on 8 Oct 2026.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
144,125 miles · 8 Oct 2026
Average per year
7,667 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,122 miles
  • 2025 – 137,506 miles
  • 2024 – 128,558 miles
  • 2023 – 119,911 miles
  • 2022 – 109,822 miles
  • 2021 – 104,580 miles
  • 2020 – 93,269 miles
  • 2019 – 78,178 miles
  • 2018 – 61,683 miles
  • 2017 – 46,549 miles
  • 2016 – 38,233 miles
  • 2015 – 29,352 miles
  • 2014 – 23,962 miles
  • 2013 – 19,119 miles
  • 2012 – 15,121 miles
  • 2011 – 15,117 miles
  • 2009 – 14,506 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,122 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,122 miles (-3)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    144,122 miles
    Test number
    825285951443
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail144,125 miles (+6,619)6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,125 miles
    Test number
    976150248738
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Mudguard insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass137,506 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    137,506 miles
    Test number
    430115603027
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail137,506 miles (+8,948)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,506 miles
    Test number
    425325983966
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass128,558 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    128,558 miles
    Test number
    216651947023
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail128,558 miles (+8,647)1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,558 miles
    Test number
    290276661829
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass119,911 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    119,911 miles
    Test number
    927704265233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail119,911 miles (+10,089)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,911 miles
    Test number
    735852822745
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass109,822 miles (+5,242)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    109,822 miles
    Test number
    863654333872
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine stabilising mount bush is worn

  10. Pass104,580 miles (+11,311)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    104,580 miles
    Test number
    288157013267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass93,269 miles (+15,091)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    93,269 miles
    Test number
    371656232584
    • AdvisoryOFFSIDE FRONT FOG LAMP INOPERATIVE
    • AdvisoryREAR WASHER INOP / WORKS ON FRONT WHEN REARS OPERATED
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE VERY NEAR LEGAL LIMIT 2MM / 205/55VR16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE NEAR LEGAL LIMIT 3MM / 205/55VR16 (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass78,178 miles (+16,495)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    78,178 miles
    Test number
    151202678554
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass61,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    61,683 miles
    Test number
    812263612670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail61,683 miles (+15,134)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,683 miles
    Test number
    527646125356
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  15. Pass46,549 miles (+8,316)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    46,549 miles
    Test number
    735200398667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,233 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    38,233 miles
    Test number
    757872319861
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Fail38,230 miles (+8,878)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,230 miles
    Test number
    127688328317
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass29,352 miles (+5,390)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    29,352 miles
    Test number
    804133396557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,962 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    23,962 miles
    Test number
    696777214388
    • NoteO/s/f fog lamp not working

  20. Fail23,962 miles (+4,843)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,962 miles
    Test number
    745357914342
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteO/s/f fog lamp not working

  21. Pass19,119 miles (+3,998)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    19,119 miles
    Test number
    156485623365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass15,121 miles (+4)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    15,121 miles
    Test number
    455902492217
    • NoteAll brake disc's rusted
    • NoteNearside wiper in poor condition

  23. Pass15,117 miles (+611)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    15,117 miles
    Test number
    726450891228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass14,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    14,506 miles
    Test number
    804856619315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 ULY

Does L55 ULY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 ULY is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 ULY?
The MOT on L55 ULY is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 ULY done?
L55 ULY was recorded at 144,122 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 7,667 miles a year.
Has L55 ULY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 ULY has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L55 ULY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Oct 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L55 ULY find?
L55 ULY passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'a'; central exhaust mounting defective; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 2 more.

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