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Renault Megane

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,461 cc

LS12 RCUMOT history

LS12 RCU is a grey diesel Renault Megane first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 98,912 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

LS12 RCU grey Renault Megane – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Renault Megane, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
98,912 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,242 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 RCU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Megane
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 RCU was last recorded at 98,912 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 3,441 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,471 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,441 miles
Average per year
6,242 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,912 miles
  • 2025 – 95,471 miles
  • 2024 – 94,164 miles
  • 2023 – 87,863 miles
  • 2022 – 82,091 miles
  • 2021 – 76,181 miles
  • 2020 – 71,019 miles
  • 2019 – 55,343 miles
  • 2018 – 47,445 miles
  • 2017 – 41,362 miles
  • 2016 – 36,164 miles
  • 2015 – 27,833 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,912 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface badly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 24 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,912 miles (+3,441)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    98,912 miles
    Test number
    503464118741
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass95,471 miles (+1,307)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    95,471 miles
    Test number
    528696693990
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s side repeater lense missing
    • AdvisoryRear discs corroded

  3. Pass94,164 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    94,164 miles
    Test number
    927972827953
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail94,160 miles1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,160 miles
    Test number
    475690794285
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail94,160 miles (+6,297)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,160 miles
    Test number
    132671289003
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass87,863 miles (+5,772)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    87,863 miles
    Test number
    302999221586
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  7. Pass82,091 miles (+18)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    82,091 miles
    Test number
    384418120759
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Fail82,073 miles (+5,892)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,073 miles
    Test number
    859693456050
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass76,181 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    76,181 miles
    Test number
    650321991521
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Fail76,175 miles (+5,156)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,175 miles
    Test number
    241579879879
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working BOTH FRONT SIDELIGHTS NOT WORKING (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass71,019 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    71,019 miles
    Test number
    845380073527
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail71,019 miles (+15,676)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,019 miles
    Test number
    200545049276
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass55,343 miles (+7,898)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    55,343 miles
    Test number
    458777020095
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass47,445 miles (+6,083)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    47,445 miles
    Test number
    361376088745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,362 miles (+5,198)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    41,362 miles
    Test number
    163174817615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,164 miles (+8,331)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    36,164 miles
    Test number
    928172346660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    27,833 miles
    Test number
    145723085014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 RCU

Does LS12 RCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 RCU is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 RCU?
The MOT on LS12 RCU is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 RCU done?
LS12 RCU was recorded at 98,912 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 6,242 miles a year.
Has LS12 RCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 RCU has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LS12 RCU 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 RCU find?
LS12 RCU passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides, and 1 more.

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