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Renault Megane

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,598 cc

X42 VWXMOT history

X42 VWX is a red petrol Renault Megane first used on 22 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 24 Sept 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 77,502 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2023.

X42 VWX red Renault Megane – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Renault Megane, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 Sept 2024
Mileage
77,502 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,624 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X42 VWX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Megane
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
22 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X42 VWX was last recorded at 77,502 miles on 25 Sept 2023, 143 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,359 miles · 5 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
143 miles
Average per year
1,624 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 77,502 miles
  • 2022 – 77,359 miles
  • 2021 – 77,216 miles
  • 2020 – 76,554 miles
  • 2019 – 75,668 miles
  • 2018 – 75,182 miles
  • 2017 – 74,836 miles
  • 2016 – 74,573 miles
  • 2015 – 73,873 miles
  • 2014 – 72,549 miles
  • 2013 – 72,339 miles
  • 2011 – 70,449 miles
  • 2010 – 68,767 miles
  • 2009 – 66,254 miles
  • 2008 – 62,760 miles
  • 2007 – 59,586 miles
  • 2006 – 49,066 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,502 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,502 miles (+143)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    77,502 miles
    Test number
    610056702865
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass77,359 miles (+143)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    77,359 miles
    Test number
    954095045982
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre 9 years old dot 0913

  3. Pass77,216 miles (+18)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    77,216 miles
    Test number
    344830480778
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail77,198 miles (+644)2 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,198 miles
    Test number
    783125784458
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail excessive play (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail excessive play (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass76,554 miles (+886)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    76,554 miles
    Test number
    443888182626
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass75,668 miles (+486)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    75,668 miles
    Test number
    644507886479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass75,182 miles (+346)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    75,182 miles
    Test number
    631248179641
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass74,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    74,836 miles
    Test number
    925185878902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail74,836 miles (+263)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,836 miles
    Test number
    795151498629
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  10. Pass74,573 miles (+700)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    74,573 miles
    Test number
    400353858961
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Pass73,873 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    73,873 miles
    Test number
    716341213268
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

  12. Fail73,873 miles (+1,324)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,873 miles
    Test number
    739884074220
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

  13. Pass72,549 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    72,549 miles
    Test number
    839724564107
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail72,549 miles (+210)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,549 miles
    Test number
    276684464108
    • DangerousNearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass72,339 miles (+1,890)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    72,339 miles
    Test number
    176500213452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,449 miles (+1,682)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    70,449 miles
    Test number
    498380301314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass68,767 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    68,767 miles
    Test number
    193660210237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail68,767 miles (+2,513)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,767 miles
    Test number
    331840410424
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  19. Pass66,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    66,254 miles
    Test number
    364865699178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail66,254 miles (+3,494)2 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,254 miles
    Test number
    654365499119
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass62,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    62,760 miles
    Test number
    873289388194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail62,760 miles (+3,174)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,760 miles
    Test number
    472069988126
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass59,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    59,586 miles
    Test number
    563154967178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail59,586 miles (+10,520)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,586 miles
    Test number
    340522867191
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  25. Pass49,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    49,066 miles
    Test number
    131741786037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X42 VWX

Does X42 VWX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X42 VWX expired on 24 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X42 VWX?
The MOT on X42 VWX expired on 24 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X42 VWX done?
X42 VWX was recorded at 77,502 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2023, an average of 1,624 miles a year.
Has X42 VWX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X42 VWX has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on X42 VWX 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 X42 VWX find?
X42 VWX passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2023 with 3 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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