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DG08 GWK

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,806 mi
Last recorded70,806 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 GWK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 70,806 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 66,730 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 63,039 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2023 63,039 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 58,654 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 55,306 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 55,306 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 53,411 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 49,605 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 46,996 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 44,169 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 39,341 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment clicking when rotating (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment clicking when rotating (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 31,971 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 22,754 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 15,039 miles

N/S/R tyre on 3mm

Fail 8 Dec 2012 15,039 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/R tyre on 3mm

Pass 10 Dec 2011 11,494 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 8,253 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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DG08 GWK is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 67,006 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG08 GWK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DG08 GWK registered?

DG08 GWK is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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