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EY08 VTG

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,006 mi
Last recorded118,006 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 VTG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 118,006 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 114,701 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 114,700 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

wiper switch faulty ( very loose / broken )

Pass 7 Feb 2024 111,552 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Clutch damper pipe has slight leak

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch insecure Both stalk on steering column (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 104,557 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside rear tyre has a tyre plug

Oil level low - Half way on dip stick

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2023 104,557 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside rear tyre has a tyre plug

Oil level low - Half way on dip stick

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 97,616 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damaged ! (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Jan 2022 97,616 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damaged ! (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Dec 2020 90,960 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 87,376 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 87,376 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 84,614 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2018 84,614 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 80,583 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2016 77,531 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 74,506 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 59,576 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 49,198 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 49,198 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 41,607 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 31,836 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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EY08 VTG is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EY08 VTG, 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 EY08 VTG registered?

EY08 VTG is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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