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Renault Megane

Brown · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LT12 VPMMOT history

LT12 VPM is a brown diesel Renault Megane first used on 30 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 169,597 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

LT12 VPM brown Renault Megane – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Renault Megane, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
169,597 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
12,573 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT12 VPM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Megane
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT12 VPM was last recorded at 169,597 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,597 miles · 8 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
12,573 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,597 miles
  • 2024 – 163,865 miles
  • 2023 – 156,101 miles
  • 2022 – 145,706 miles
  • 2021 – 129,517 miles
  • 2020 – 111,048 miles
  • 2019 – 97,212 miles
  • 2018 – 86,956 miles
  • 2017 – 70,405 miles
  • 2016 – 51,450 miles
  • 2015 – 36,068 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,597 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

15 tests since 8 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,597 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    169,597 miles
    Test number
    435986822647
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail169,597 miles (+5,732)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,597 miles
    Test number
    992573830097
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass163,865 miles (+7,764)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    163,865 miles
    Test number
    600333251614
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass156,101 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    156,101 miles
    Test number
    868792324254
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear. (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Fail156,099 miles (+16)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,099 miles
    Test number
    449799166494
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorUndertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear. (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Fail156,083 miles (+10,377)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,083 miles
    Test number
    311811597260
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  7. Pass145,706 miles (+16,189)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    145,706 miles
    Test number
    339389478570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass129,517 miles (+18,469)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    129,517 miles
    Test number
    704567396360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass111,048 miles (+13,836)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    111,048 miles
    Test number
    485255979972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass97,212 miles (+10,256)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    97,212 miles
    Test number
    737660270318
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRecording device disconnected/turned off
  11. Pass86,956 miles (+16,551)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    86,956 miles
    Test number
    158093567923
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  12. Pass70,405 miles (+18,955)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    70,405 miles
    Test number
    501657410924
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryRecording device switched off
  13. Pass51,450 miles (+15,382)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    51,450 miles
    Test number
    389233646295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,068 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    36,068 miles
    Test number
    738250365180
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Fail36,068 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,068 miles
    Test number
    298639155129
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LT12 VPM

Does LT12 VPM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT12 VPM is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT12 VPM?
The MOT on LT12 VPM is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT12 VPM done?
LT12 VPM was recorded at 169,597 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 12,573 miles a year.
Has LT12 VPM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT12 VPM has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LT12 VPM 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 LT12 VPM find?
LT12 VPM passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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