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DG08 VLH

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

122,623 mi
Last recorded122,623 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 VLH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 122,623 miles

brakes & suspension corroded

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

offside number plate lamp not working

offside rear brake binding

rear inner brake pads worn very low

Fail 8 Jul 2026 122,622 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front lenses deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

brakes & suspension corroded

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

offside number plate lamp not working

offside rear brake binding

rear inner brake pads worn very low

Pass 3 Jul 2025 122,345 miles

all underside components corroded

nearside wiper blade badly deteriorated

offside number plate lamp not working

rear brakes badly corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2024 121,985 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres slightly perished

offside rear light lens deteriorated

some general corrosion in most suspension components

Fail 27 Jun 2024 121,985 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres slightly perished

offside rear light lens deteriorated

some general corrosion in most suspension components

Pass 6 Jul 2023 121,467 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

some general corrosion in most brake/suspension components.

Fail 4 Jul 2023 121,467 miles

Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

some general corrosion in most brake/suspension components.

Pass 7 Jan 2022 117,850 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 117,850 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp WHEN INDICATORS ON AND SIDELIGHT ON ,SIDELIGHT FLASHING (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp WHEN INDICATORS ON AND SIDELIGHTS ON ,SIDELGHTS FLASHING (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 114,543 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 114,543 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp earthing fault (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 112,680 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 109,559 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 99,420 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 99,420 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 89,983 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 89,983 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 69,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1,6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear tyres deterated due to age

Fail 8 Jan 2016 69,395 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1,6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear tyres deterated due to age

Pass 20 Jan 2015 54,617 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 54,617 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 51,989 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 42,779 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 40,541 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 36,057 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 36,057 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 25,395 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

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 VLH is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VLH, 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 VLH registered?

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

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