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Renault Megane

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LS12 RCOMOT history

LS12 RCO is a black petrol Renault Megane first used on 5 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 163,055 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.

LS12 RCO 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 Jul 2027
Mileage
163,055 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
12,324 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 RCO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Megane
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
5 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 RCO was last recorded at 163,055 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 13,827 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,228 miles · 20 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
13,827 miles
Average per year
12,324 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,055 miles
  • 2025 – 149,228 miles
  • 2024 – 140,527 miles
  • 2023 – 137,309 miles
  • 2022 – 123,786 miles
  • 2021 – 105,766 miles
  • 2020 – 94,606 miles
  • 2019 – 81,246 miles
  • 2018 – 68,001 miles
  • 2017 – 54,015 miles
  • 2016 – 40,102 miles
  • 2015 – 27,786 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,055 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,055 miles (+13,827)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    163,055 miles
    Test number
    247106451800
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass149,228 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    149,228 miles
    Test number
    506235972449
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlight slightly loose

  3. Fail149,228 miles (+8,701)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,228 miles
    Test number
    895429467066
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlight slightly loose

  4. Pass140,527 miles (+87)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    140,527 miles
    Test number
    829365969740
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Nail in tyre n/s and o/s
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f, o/s/f, n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail140,440 miles (+3,131)5 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,440 miles
    Test number
    355044332155
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Nail in tyre n/s and o/s
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f, o/s/f, n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass137,309 miles (+6)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    137,309 miles
    Test number
    551115697297
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail137,303 miles (+13,517)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,303 miles
    Test number
    371052910495
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass123,786 miles (+18,020)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    123,786 miles
    Test number
    572824684956
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass105,766 miles (+11,160)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    105,766 miles
    Test number
    267560809920
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Pass94,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    94,606 miles
    Test number
    384488897139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail94,606 miles (+13,360)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,606 miles
    Test number
    408249997455
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  12. Pass81,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    81,246 miles
    Test number
    585251474548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail81,246 miles (+13,245)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,246 miles
    Test number
    673173993334
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  14. Pass68,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    68,001 miles
    Test number
    788518275182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail68,001 miles (+13,986)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,001 miles
    Test number
    985381576677
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  16. Pass54,015 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    54,015 miles
    Test number
    708269215538
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under trays fitted

  17. Fail54,015 miles (+13,913)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,015 miles
    Test number
    725714719328
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under trays fitted

  18. Pass40,102 miles (+78)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    40,102 miles
    Test number
    497309009306
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light inoperative

  19. Fail40,024 miles (+12,238)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,024 miles
    Test number
    602449537891
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc clip broken (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light inoperative

  20. Pass27,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    27,786 miles
    Test number
    476163385139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 RCO

Does LS12 RCO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 RCO is valid until 11 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 RCO?
The MOT on LS12 RCO is valid until 11 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 RCO done?
LS12 RCO was recorded at 163,055 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 12,324 miles a year.
Has LS12 RCO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 RCO has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 RCO 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 LS12 RCO find?
LS12 RCO passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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