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Renault Megane

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 1,461 cc

V18 ELJMOT history

V18 ELJ is a blue diesel Renault Megane first used on 10 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 13 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 112,590 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

V18 ELJ blue Renault Megane – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Renault Megane, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Feb 2027
Mileage
112,590 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,922 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V18 ELJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Megane
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
10 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V18 ELJ was last recorded at 112,590 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 5,402 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
107,188 miles · 30 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,402 miles
Average per year
6,922 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,590 miles
  • 2025 – 107,188 miles
  • 2024 – 101,231 miles
  • 2023 – 95,612 miles
  • 2022 – 89,979 miles
  • 2021 – 84,244 miles
  • 2020 – 80,383 miles
  • 2019 – 74,886 miles
  • 2018 – 69,803 miles
  • 2017 – 62,541 miles
  • 2016 – 47,448 miles
  • 2015 – 35,702 miles
  • 2014 – 27,246 miles
  • 2013 – 25,701 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,590 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 15 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,590 miles (+5,402)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    112,590 miles
    Test number
    428729671541
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass107,188 miles (+5,957)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    107,188 miles
    Test number
    912296211887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass101,231 miles (+5,619)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    101,231 miles
    Test number
    669379592794
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass95,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    95,612 miles
    Test number
    812029536657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail95,612 miles (+5,633)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,612 miles
    Test number
    959128560788
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass89,979 miles (+5,735)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    89,979 miles
    Test number
    135390075892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass84,244 miles (+3,861)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    84,244 miles
    Test number
    605913515294
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass80,383 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    80,383 miles
    Test number
    906242713543
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail80,383 miles (+5,497)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,383 miles
    Test number
    861568567725
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass74,886 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    74,886 miles
    Test number
    727085455948
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail74,883 miles (+5,080)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,883 miles
    Test number
    643410618733
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass69,803 miles (+7,262)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    69,803 miles
    Test number
    805412731036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,541 miles (+15,093)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    62,541 miles
    Test number
    673817675363
    • Advisory2 X F/B/DISCS SCAGGY-PODOT-MONITOR
    • Advisory205/55/16 X4
    • AdvisoryNSF S/LIGHT S/DIM-PODOT-MONITOR
    • AdvisoryREAR B/PADS LOW-PODOT-MONITOR
    • AdvisoryT/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

  14. Pass47,448 miles (+11,746)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    47,448 miles
    Test number
    675254334928
    • Advisory2 X F/TYRES-PODOT-MONITOR
    • Advisory205/55/16 X 4
    • AdvisoryF/BRAKE PADS 80-90%-PODODOT
    • AdvisoryT/BELT & SERVICE??-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

  15. Pass35,702 miles (+8,456)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    35,702 miles
    Test number
    588394615096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,246 miles (+1,545)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    27,246 miles
    Test number
    398080334017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass25,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    25,701 miles
    Test number
    816836493143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V18 ELJ

Does V18 ELJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V18 ELJ is valid until 13 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V18 ELJ?
The MOT on V18 ELJ is valid until 13 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V18 ELJ done?
V18 ELJ was recorded at 112,590 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 6,922 miles a year.
Has V18 ELJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V18 ELJ has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on V18 ELJ 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 V18 ELJ find?
V18 ELJ passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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