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Renault Megane

Grey · Petrol · 2000 · 1,998 cc

X452 VHJMOT history

X452 VHJ is a grey petrol Renault Megane first used on 3 Nov 2000. Its MOT is valid until 21 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 155,554 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

X452 VHJ grey Renault Megane – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Renault Megane, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Feb 2027
Mileage
155,554 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,713 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X452 VHJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Megane
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
3 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X452 VHJ was last recorded at 155,554 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 1,192 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,362 miles · 18 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,192 miles
Average per year
4,713 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,554 miles
  • 2025 – 154,362 miles
  • 2024 – 153,457 miles
  • 2023 – 150,801 miles
  • 2022 – 148,622 miles
  • 2021 – 146,892 miles
  • 2019 – 146,678 miles
  • 2018 – 144,726 miles
  • 2017 – 142,878 miles
  • 2016 – 136,158 miles
  • 2015 – 129,333 miles
  • 2014 – 122,168 miles
  • 2013 – 116,322 miles
  • 2012 – 111,304 miles
  • 2011 – 104,081 miles
  • 2010 – 97,144 miles
  • 2009 – 88,891 miles
  • 2008 – 80,643 miles
  • 2007 – 73,901 miles
  • 2006 – 67,506 miles
  • 2005 – 59,732 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,554 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (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.

  • Handbrake performance low/close to limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,554 miles (+1,192)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    155,554 miles
    Test number
    955121696734
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass154,362 miles (+905)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    154,362 miles
    Test number
    290787020001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass153,457 miles (+2,656)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    153,457 miles
    Test number
    904076433914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass150,801 miles (+2,179)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    150,801 miles
    Test number
    567690203851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass148,622 miles (+1,730)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    148,622 miles
    Test number
    975235385289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass146,892 miles (+214)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    146,892 miles
    Test number
    139869846006
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust pipework/ joints rusty
    • AdvisoryRear underbody strength brace starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryVarious steering,suspension & brake components showing corrossion
  7. Pass146,678 miles (+1,952)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    146,678 miles
    Test number
    151718285754
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50x16 v (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass144,726 miles (+1,848)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    144,726 miles
    Test number
    758020856863
    • AdvisoryFRONT DISCS ONLY JUST MOT LEGAL,HEAVILY CORRODED ON INNER FACES WITH REDUCED CONTACT AREA, ADVISE REPLACE ASAP
    • AdvisoryEngine rattle/ noise reccommend further investigation
    • AdvisoryFront tyres starting to get low on edges
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust fouling body
  9. Pass142,878 miles (+6,720)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    142,878 miles
    Test number
    198205351976
    • AdvisoryENGINE FAULT LIGHT RANDOMLY COMING ON & OFF
    • AdvisoryENGINE RATTLE NOTICED,FURTHER INVESTIGATION REQUIRED
    • AdvisoryN/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODED
    • AdvisoryREAR EXHAUST SILENCER HEAVILY BANDAGED/REPAIRED WHEN PRESENTED FOR TEST, JUST MOT LEGAL
  10. Pass136,158 miles (+6,825)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    136,158 miles
    Test number
    757562882109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass129,333 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    129,333 miles
    Test number
    262527649892
    • AdvisoryHandbrake performance low/close to limit
  12. Fail129,308 miles (+7,140)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,308 miles
    Test number
    736623715433
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring broken (3.4.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureFront brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryFront discs showing wear unable to see pads
    • AdvisoryHandbrake performance low/close to limit
  13. Pass122,168 miles (+91)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    122,168 miles
    Test number
    235931104390
    • NoteAreas of exhaust showing corrossion/rear silencer mounts poor condition
    • NoteFront discs showing wear on inner faces
    • NoteN/s/r tyre poor condition,showing hi/low spots 195/50/16v
    • NoteRear pads low/discs showing wear
  14. Fail122,077 miles (+5,755)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,077 miles
    Test number
    979745694248
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAreas of exhaust showing corrossion/rear silencer mounts poor condition
    • NoteFront discs showing wear on inner faces
    • NoteN/s/r tyre poor condition,showing hi/low spots 195/50/16v
    • NoteRear pads low/discs showing wear
  15. Pass116,322 miles (+5,018)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    116,322 miles
    Test number
    648231783235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass111,304 miles (+7,223)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    111,304 miles
    Test number
    727355382262
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  17. Pass104,081 miles (+6,937)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    104,081 miles
    Test number
    999118771215
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres just under 3mm tread left.
  18. Pass97,144 miles (+8,253)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    97,144 miles
    Test number
    502634290252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass88,891 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    88,891 miles
    Test number
    982612999241
    • NoteRear axle support beam corroded
    • NoteRear no plate just mot legal
  20. Fail88,891 miles (+8,248)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,891 miles
    Test number
    661562199290
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear axle support beam corroded
    • NoteRear no plate just mot legal
  21. Pass80,643 miles (+6,742)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    80,643 miles
    Test number
    664206198200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass73,901 miles (+6,395)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    73,901 miles
    Test number
    274081497239
    • NoteHand brake high
  23. Pass67,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    67,506 miles
    Test number
    553260406342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail67,506 miles (+7,774)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,506 miles
    Test number
    633710206336
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteFront brake imbalance just mot legal
  25. Pass59,732 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    59,732 miles
    Test number
    551721795286
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about X452 VHJ

Does X452 VHJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X452 VHJ is valid until 21 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on X452 VHJ?
The MOT on X452 VHJ is valid until 21 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X452 VHJ done?
X452 VHJ was recorded at 155,554 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 4,713 miles a year.
Has X452 VHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X452 VHJ has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2015.
Has the mileage on X452 VHJ 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 X452 VHJ find?
X452 VHJ passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: front coil spring corroded both sides.

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