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Renault Megane

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,461 cc

LS12 SWJMOT history

LS12 SWJ is a white diesel Renault Megane first used on 29 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 11 Aug 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 114,453 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2025.

LS12 SWJ white Renault Megane – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Renault Megane, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Aug 2026
Mileage
114,453 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,504 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 SWJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Megane
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 SWJ was last recorded at 114,453 miles on 12 Aug 2025, 15,603 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,850 miles · 6 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
15,603 miles
Average per year
9,504 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,453 miles
  • 2024 – 98,850 miles
  • 2023 – 92,336 miles
  • 2022 – 85,665 miles
  • 2021 – 78,144 miles
  • 2020 – 69,855 miles
  • 2019 – 54,321 miles
  • 2018 – 42,563 miles
  • 2017 – 29,140 miles
  • 2016 – 21,761 miles
  • 2015 – 15,961 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,453 miles
  • MinorOffside Front 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))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Rear Brake is binding slightly.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass114,453 miles (+15,603)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    114,453 miles
    Test number
    765525293433
    • MinorOffside Front 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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass98,850 miles (+6,514)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    98,850 miles
    Test number
    839116902818
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass92,336 miles (+6,671)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    92,336 miles
    Test number
    106128113852
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass85,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    85,665 miles
    Test number
    807617043855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail85,665 miles (+822)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,665 miles
    Test number
    880635134602
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hand brake cable loses
  6. Pass84,843 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    84,843 miles
    Test number
    113723268872
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail84,843 miles (+6,699)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,843 miles
    Test number
    569314794884
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Sound deadening material insecure around fuel tank (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass78,144 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    78,144 miles
    Test number
    605247174776
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover / under trays fitted
  9. Fail78,140 miles (+8,285)3 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,140 miles
    Test number
    987655312776
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover / under trays fitted
  10. Pass69,855 miles (+15,534)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    69,855 miles
    Test number
    713491255122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  11. Pass54,321 miles (+11,758)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    54,321 miles
    Test number
    615643390038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42,563 miles (+13,423)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    42,563 miles
    Test number
    278125269051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,140 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    29,140 miles
    Test number
    206950946537
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake is binding slightly.
  14. Fail29,140 miles (+7,379)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,140 miles
    Test number
    882802568377
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split. (8.2.2)
    • 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split. (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake is binding slightly.
  15. Pass21,761 miles (+5,800)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    21,761 miles
    Test number
    848118612607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass15,961 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    15,961 miles
    Test number
    218542295013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 SWJ

Does LS12 SWJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS12 SWJ expired on 11 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS12 SWJ?
The MOT on LS12 SWJ expired on 11 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS12 SWJ done?
LS12 SWJ was recorded at 114,453 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2025, an average of 9,504 miles a year.
Has LS12 SWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 SWJ has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on LS12 SWJ 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 SWJ find?
LS12 SWJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 2 more.

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