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Renault Megane

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y238 VHJMOT history

Y238 VHJ is a blue petrol Renault Megane first used on 18 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2023 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 95,596 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2022.

Y238 VHJ blue Renault Megane – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Renault Megane, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Oct 2023
Mileage
95,596 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2022
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,411 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y238 VHJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Megane
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
18 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y238 VHJ was last recorded at 95,596 miles on 6 Oct 2022, 2,871 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,725 miles · 6 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
2,871 miles
Average per year
4,411 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 95,596 miles
  • 2021 – 92,725 miles
  • 2020 – 90,488 miles
  • 2019 – 88,324 miles
  • 2018 – 83,677 miles
  • 2017 – 78,663 miles
  • 2016 – 74,441 miles
  • 2015 – 66,325 miles
  • 2014 – 60,920 miles
  • 2013 – 55,682 miles
  • 2012 – 51,171 miles
  • 2011 – 47,218 miles
  • 2010 – 43,250 miles
  • 2009 – 39,285 miles
  • 2008 – 33,335 miles
  • 2007 – 30,190 miles
  • 2006 – 23,006 miles
  • 2005 – 19,410 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,596 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,596 miles (+2,871)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    95,596 miles
    Test number
    369488156958
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass92,725 miles (+2,237)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    92,725 miles
    Test number
    766867695552
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass90,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    90,488 miles
    Test number
    982191643539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail90,488 miles (+2,164)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,488 miles
    Test number
    981307002390
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass88,324 miles (+4,647)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    88,324 miles
    Test number
    217563814405
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  6. Pass83,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    83,677 miles
    Test number
    618096589202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail83,665 miles (+5,002)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,665 miles
    Test number
    919726573850
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass78,663 miles (+4,222)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    78,663 miles
    Test number
    721094146268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake slightly binding
  9. Pass74,441 miles (+8,116)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    74,441 miles
    Test number
    110063631751
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass66,325 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    66,325 miles
    Test number
    249466275418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Fail66,325 miles (+5,405)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,325 miles
    Test number
    138255875110
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass60,920 miles (+5,238)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    60,920 miles
    Test number
    218797774442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,682 miles (+4,511)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    55,682 miles
    Test number
    588378173118
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass51,171 miles (+3,953)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    51,171 miles
    Test number
    657124872107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,218 miles (+3,968)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    47,218 miles
    Test number
    267703171136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,250 miles (+3,965)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    43,250 miles
    Test number
    162104570172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,285 miles (+5,950)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    39,285 miles
    Test number
    223467379146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,335 miles (+3,145)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    33,335 miles
    Test number
    240499678111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,190 miles (+7,184)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    30,190 miles
    Test number
    700136677182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,006 miles (+3,596)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    23,006 miles
    Test number
    802849676156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    19,410 miles
    Test number
    494099875191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y238 VHJ

Does Y238 VHJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y238 VHJ expired on 6 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y238 VHJ?
The MOT on Y238 VHJ expired on 6 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y238 VHJ done?
Y238 VHJ was recorded at 95,596 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2022, an average of 4,411 miles a year.
Has Y238 VHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y238 VHJ has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on Y238 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 Y238 VHJ find?
Y238 VHJ passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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