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Renault Megane

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

LX51 VLLMOT history

LX51 VLL is a green petrol Renault Megane first used on 16 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 4 Feb 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 95,142 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2025.

LX51 VLL green Renault Megane – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Renault Megane, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Feb 2026
Mileage
95,142 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,902 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX51 VLL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Megane
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
16 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX51 VLL was last recorded at 95,142 miles on 27 Jan 2025, 3,902 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,240 miles · 1 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
3,902 miles
Average per year
3,902 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,142 miles
  • 2024 – 91,240 miles
  • 2023 – 87,425 miles
  • 2022 – 82,141 miles
  • 2021 – 78,561 miles
  • 2020 – 77,481 miles
  • 2019 – 70,610 miles
  • 2018 – 64,283 miles
  • 2017 – 57,284 miles
  • 2016 – 50,992 miles
  • 2015 – 45,372 miles
  • 2012 – 44,200 miles
  • 2010 – 39,109 miles
  • 2009 – 33,261 miles
  • 2008 – 30,074 miles
  • 2007 – 25,603 miles
  • 2006 – 23,264 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,142 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,142 miles (+3,902)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    95,142 miles
    Test number
    374601719761
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Pass91,240 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    91,240 miles
    Test number
    504157293792
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail91,240 miles (+3,815)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,240 miles
    Test number
    787277618737
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass87,425 miles (+5,284)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    87,425 miles
    Test number
    105506281776
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass82,141 miles (+3,580)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    82,141 miles
    Test number
    432257470150
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass78,561 miles (+1,080)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    78,561 miles
    Test number
    167093481944
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Pass77,481 miles (+6,871)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    77,481 miles
    Test number
    687231583029
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass70,610 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    70,610 miles
    Test number
    260058484186
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail70,610 miles (+6,327)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,610 miles
    Test number
    466869156955
    • MajorBoot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass64,283 miles (+6,999)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    64,283 miles
    Test number
    907087980332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,284 miles (+6,292)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    57,284 miles
    Test number
    336878907542
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass50,992 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    50,992 miles
    Test number
    554659705176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail50,959 miles (+5,587)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,959 miles
    Test number
    419596639361
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailurePassenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

  14. Fail45,372 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,372 miles
    Test number
    428166035036
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

  15. Pass45,372 miles (+1,172)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    45,372 miles
    Test number
    446196035071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,200 miles (+5,091)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    44,200 miles
    Test number
    149100072464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteRear tyres cracting

  17. Pass39,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    39,109 miles
    Test number
    633264100201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail39,109 miles (+5,848)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,109 miles
    Test number
    162534900231
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass33,261 miles (+3,187)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    33,261 miles
    Test number
    932728619153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,074 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    30,074 miles
    Test number
    712770138176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Fail30,074 miles (+4,471)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,074 miles
    Test number
    843930938126
    • Repaired at testOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass25,603 miles (+2,339)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2008
    Odometer
    25,603 miles
    Test number
    172002037147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,264 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    23,264 miles
    Test number
    490068236291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX51 VLL

Does LX51 VLL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX51 VLL expired on 4 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX51 VLL?
The MOT on LX51 VLL expired on 4 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX51 VLL done?
LX51 VLL was recorded at 95,142 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2025, an average of 3,902 miles a year.
Has LX51 VLL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX51 VLL has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LX51 VLL 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 LX51 VLL find?
LX51 VLL passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.

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