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Renault Megane

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LT12 VSMMOT history

LT12 VSM is a black petrol Renault Megane first used on 25 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 135,964 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2025.

LT12 VSM black Renault Megane – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Renault Megane, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
135,964 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
12 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,221 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT12 VSM
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
25 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT12 VSM was last recorded at 135,964 miles on 13 Dec 2025, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,953 miles · 4 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
9,221 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,964 miles
  • 2024 – 124,452 miles
  • 2023 – 113,090 miles
  • 2022 – 104,652 miles
  • 2021 – 94,953 miles
  • 2020 – 87,992 miles
  • 2019 – 83,760 miles
  • 2018 – 73,884 miles
  • 2017 – 62,373 miles
  • 2016 – 49,709 miles
  • 2015 – 36,749 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,964 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,964 miles (+11)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    135,964 miles
    Test number
    149985696928
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail135,953 miles (+11,501)1 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,953 miles
    Test number
    836191208785
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass124,452 miles (+337)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    124,452 miles
    Test number
    666757423927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail124,115 miles (+11,025)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,115 miles
    Test number
    732622129860
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt new clip required (6.1.7 (g) (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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass113,090 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    113,090 miles
    Test number
    511231074620
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f suspension top mount noisy

  6. Fail113,090 miles (+8,438)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,090 miles
    Test number
    230358873085
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass104,652 miles (+105)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    104,652 miles
    Test number
    111951626008
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail104,547 miles (+9,594)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,547 miles
    Test number
    896048531749
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass94,953 miles (+6,961)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    94,953 miles
    Test number
    246121260743
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass87,992 miles (+56)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    87,992 miles
    Test number
    266308207222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail87,936 miles (+4,176)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,936 miles
    Test number
    437553657665
    • 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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass83,760 miles (+2,170)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    83,760 miles
    Test number
    826484795025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass81,590 miles (+7,706)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    81,590 miles
    Test number
    567871141141
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass73,884 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    73,884 miles
    Test number
    287584020901
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre aged and cracked

  15. Fail73,884 miles (+11,511)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,884 miles
    Test number
    248789527480
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre aged and cracked

  16. Pass62,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    62,373 miles
    Test number
    996368611841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail62,373 miles (+12,664)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,373 miles
    Test number
    569483565740
    • Repaired at testOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

  18. Pass49,709 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    49,709 miles
    Test number
    399284882199
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly cracking on sidewall

  19. Fail49,709 miles (+12,960)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,709 miles
    Test number
    480453746290
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly cracking on sidewall

  20. Fail36,749 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,749 miles
    Test number
    618060675041
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass36,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    36,749 miles
    Test number
    968110475074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT12 VSM

Does LT12 VSM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT12 VSM is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LT12 VSM?
The MOT on LT12 VSM is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT12 VSM done?
LT12 VSM was recorded at 135,964 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2025, an average of 9,221 miles a year.
Has LT12 VSM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT12 VSM has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LT12 VSM 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 VSM find?
LT12 VSM passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated loose; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, and 1 more.

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