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FH57 VGG

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

113,943 mi
Last recorded113,943 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH57 VGG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 113,943 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 21 May 2026 113,939 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2025 113,903 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 108,223 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 107,804 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 107,794 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2022 102,865 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre centre tread - signs of damage to the outer tyre side wall

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 100,280 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 100,276 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust clamp corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 98,436 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 96,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surface reccomend replace (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surface reccomend replace (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 96,754 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surface reccomend replace (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surface reccomend replace (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 26 Jan 2018 93,928 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 93,926 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 87,396 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 87,396 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 82,700 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 74,386 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 74,386 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 67,061 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 59,837 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 52,231 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 44,864 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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FH57 VGG is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FH57 VGG, 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 FH57 VGG registered?

FH57 VGG is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 January 2008.

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