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FL08 VMJ

2008 Renault Laguna

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

95,992 mi
Last recorded95,992 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Laguna85,145 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 VMJ
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 95,992 miles

Central exhaust heat shield loose

Front daytime running lights not working

Fail 22 Sep 2025 95,919 miles

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

Central exhaust heat shield loose

Front daytime running lights not working

Nearside Rear number plate lamp over missing

Pass 2 Oct 2024 93,702 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2024 93,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 90,779 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 86,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/50w17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 83,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 80,481 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 75,742 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished 215/50w17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 70,875 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 67,212 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 63,300 miles

fuel flap not closing correctly

Fail 7 Apr 2016 63,300 miles

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

fuel flap not closing correctly

Pass 10 Apr 2015 57,979 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 53,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 53,779 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 49,288 miles

nearside front road wheel rim slightly distorted

Pass 19 Mar 2012 45,071 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 35,045 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Laguna?

Based on 2,783,232 MOT tests across 305,477 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
7,170
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
305,477
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 187,578
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 169,011
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 113,854
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101,973
position lamp(s) not working 80,232
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FL08 VMJ is a 2008 Renault Laguna in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Renault Laguna models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 85,145 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Laguna fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 187,578 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FL08 VMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Laguna typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Laguna is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FL08 VMJ registered?

FL08 VMJ is a 2008 Renault Laguna, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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