
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
Pass90,488 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 90,488 miles
- Test number
- 982191643539
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
Pass83,677 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 83,677 miles
- Test number
- 618096589202
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass78,663 miles (+4,222)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 78,663 miles
- Test number
- 721094146268
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake slightly binding
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)
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)
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)
Pass60,920 miles (+5,238)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 60,920 miles
- Test number
- 218797774442
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass51,171 miles (+3,953)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 51,171 miles
- Test number
- 657124872107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,218 miles (+3,968)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 47,218 miles
- Test number
- 267703171136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,250 miles (+3,965)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 43,250 miles
- Test number
- 162104570172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,285 miles (+5,950)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 39,285 miles
- Test number
- 223467379146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,335 miles (+3,145)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 33,335 miles
- Test number
- 240499678111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,190 miles (+7,184)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 30,190 miles
- Test number
- 700136677182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,006 miles (+3,596)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 23,006 miles
- Test number
- 802849676156
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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