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Renault Megane

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,461 cc

LU57 VETMOT history

LU57 VET is a blue diesel Renault Megane first used on 31 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 93,496 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

LU57 VET blue Renault Megane – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Renault Megane, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
93,496 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,516 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU57 VET
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Megane
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU57 VET was last recorded at 93,496 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 14,661 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,835 miles · 2 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
14,661 miles
Average per year
7,516 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 93,496 miles
  • 2024 – 65,244 miles
  • 2022 – 63,913 miles
  • 2021 – 62,146 miles
  • 2020 – 58,301 miles
  • 2019 – 52,585 miles
  • 2018 – 42,914 miles
  • 2017 – 33,265 miles
  • 2016 – 26,403 miles
  • 2015 – 18,140 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,496 miles
  • 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))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust heat shield (central) insecure but not likely to fall off

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust system, both rear shockers surface rust

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass93,496 miles (+14,661)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    93,496 miles
    Test number
    752013548616
    • 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))
  2. Pass78,835 miles (+13,591)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    78,835 miles
    Test number
    561547411389
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass65,244 miles (+1,331)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    65,244 miles
    Test number
    932334974916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass63,913 miles (+1,767)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    63,913 miles
    Test number
    492228501827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass62,146 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    62,146 miles
    Test number
    673919336263
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Original tyre (2012) heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Original tyre (2012) heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail62,146 miles (+3,845)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,146 miles
    Test number
    554467880250
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Original tyre (2012) heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Original tyre (2012) heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass58,301 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    58,301 miles
    Test number
    303642129598
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield (central) insecure but not likely to fall off
    • AdvisoryExhaust system, both rear shockers surface rust
  8. Fail58,300 miles (+5,715)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,300 miles
    Test number
    683082571381
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield (central) insecure but not likely to fall off
    • AdvisoryExhaust system, both rear shockers surface rust
  9. Pass52,585 miles (+9,671)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    52,585 miles
    Test number
    196535261190
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass42,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    42,914 miles
    Test number
    977310630204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail42,914 miles (+9,649)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,914 miles
    Test number
    569307983062
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass33,265 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    33,265 miles
    Test number
    785690745719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail33,207 miles (+6,804)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,207 miles
    Test number
    985918810575
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp beam deflector damaged inside lamp (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  14. Pass26,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    26,403 miles
    Test number
    779721947713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail26,403 miles (+8,263)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,403 miles
    Test number
    941657704298
    • Repaired at testNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  16. Pass18,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    18,140 miles
    Test number
    366572520914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LU57 VET

Does LU57 VET currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU57 VET is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LU57 VET?
The MOT on LU57 VET is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LU57 VET done?
LU57 VET was recorded at 93,496 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 7,516 miles a year.
Has LU57 VET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU57 VET has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LU57 VET 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 LU57 VET find?
LU57 VET passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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