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Renault Megane

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,998 cc

LR12 VAMMOT history

LR12 VAM is a grey petrol Renault Megane first used on 3 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 103,027 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

LR12 VAM grey Renault Megane – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Renault Megane, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2026
Mileage
103,027 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,416 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR12 VAM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Megane
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
3 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR12 VAM was last recorded at 103,027 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,027 miles · 27 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,416 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 103,027 miles
  • 2024 – 93,792 miles
  • 2023 – 85,593 miles
  • 2022 – 79,647 miles
  • 2021 – 69,827 miles
  • 2020 – 60,670 miles
  • 2019 – 49,152 miles
  • 2018 – 37,913 miles
  • 2017 – 29,913 miles
  • 2016 – 21,324 miles
  • 2015 – 14,015 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,027 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Hub lower ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 1 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,027 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    103,027 miles
    Test number
    522104301631
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Hub lower ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail103,027 miles (+9,235)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,027 miles
    Test number
    202073201339
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Hub lower ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass93,792 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    93,792 miles
    Test number
    765714460956
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Fail93,792 miles (+8,199)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,792 miles
    Test number
    932021429480
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Pass85,593 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    85,593 miles
    Test number
    344310966730
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail85,593 miles (+5,946)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,593 miles
    Test number
    236815547959
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Fuel hose leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass79,647 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    79,647 miles
    Test number
    680718882808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail79,623 miles (+9,796)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,623 miles
    Test number
    648776518972
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn lower hub / bearing assembly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass69,827 miles (+9,157)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    69,827 miles
    Test number
    941612630655
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass60,670 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    60,670 miles
    Test number
    666119050457
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hub pivot ball joint has free play

  11. Fail60,663 miles (+11,511)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,663 miles
    Test number
    906685691169
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted..

  12. Pass49,152 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    49,152 miles
    Test number
    403055223202
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted

  13. Fail49,152 miles (+11,239)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,152 miles
    Test number
    847855158173
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted

  14. Pass37,913 miles (+8,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    37,913 miles
    Test number
    889607255459
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass29,913 miles (+8,589)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    29,913 miles
    Test number
    917681284417
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass21,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    21,324 miles
    Test number
    461782364986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail21,324 miles (+7,309)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,324 miles
    Test number
    900960427494
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail14,015 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,015 miles
    Test number
    589451495073
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass14,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    14,015 miles
    Test number
    615091595018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR12 VAM

Does LR12 VAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR12 VAM is valid until 27 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR12 VAM?
The MOT on LR12 VAM is valid until 27 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR12 VAM done?
LR12 VAM was recorded at 103,027 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 8,416 miles a year.
Has LR12 VAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR12 VAM has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LR12 VAM 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 LR12 VAM find?
LR12 VAM passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with 8 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play hub lower ball joint., and 5 more.

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