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Renault Megane

Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 1,461 cc

Y40 AJLMOT history

Y40 AJL is a grey diesel Renault Megane first used on 30 Jun 2014. Its MOT is valid until 29 Dec 2026 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 43,300 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

Y40 AJL grey Renault Megane – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Renault Megane, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Dec 2026
Mileage
43,300 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,617 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y40 AJL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Megane
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
30 Jun 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y40 AJL was last recorded at 43,300 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 2,934 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,366 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,934 miles
Average per year
3,617 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 43,300 miles
  • 2024 – 40,366 miles
  • 2023 – 37,331 miles
  • 2022 – 33,808 miles
  • 2021 – 29,746 miles
  • 2020 – 26,135 miles
  • 2019 – 20,621 miles
  • 2018 – 16,311 miles
  • 2017 – 12,563 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,300 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 9 Jun 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,300 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    43,300 miles
    Test number
    264289991008
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail43,300 miles (+2,934)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,300 miles
    Test number
    505612942134
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass40,366 miles (+3,035)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    40,366 miles
    Test number
    302639687385
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass37,331 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    37,331 miles
    Test number
    240440710646
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail37,331 miles (+3,523)1 dangerous3 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,331 miles
    Test number
    162592819278
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • Repaired at testRear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass33,808 miles (+4,062)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    33,808 miles
    Test number
    607791914851
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass29,746 miles (+3,611)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    29,746 miles
    Test number
    452600693838
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass26,135 miles (+5,514)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    26,135 miles
    Test number
    817646846143
    • AdvisoryFront Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryWet test

  9. Pass20,621 miles (+4,310)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    20,621 miles
    Test number
    125059997838
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively Both rear. (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTyres beginning to deteriorate.

  10. Pass16,311 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    16,311 miles
    Test number
    864097347653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail16,281 miles (+3,718)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,281 miles
    Test number
    467461793184
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  12. Pass12,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    12,563 miles
    Test number
    869020486386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail12,563 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,563 miles
    Test number
    871645071919
    • Repaired at testNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Questions about Y40 AJL

Does Y40 AJL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y40 AJL is valid until 29 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y40 AJL?
The MOT on Y40 AJL is valid until 29 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y40 AJL done?
Y40 AJL was recorded at 43,300 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 3,617 miles a year.
Has Y40 AJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y40 AJL has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on Y40 AJL 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 Y40 AJL find?
Y40 AJL passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: central rear upper stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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