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FN58 VTV

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,960 mi
Last recorded124,960 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN58 VTV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 124,960 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2025 124,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2024 118,706 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 113,903 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s and o/s , corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 108,821 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 98,746 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides very worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 98,746 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides very worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 89,480 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 89,433 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 81,406 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 72,434 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 63,325 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 57,411 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 50,868 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 44,293 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 36,248 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 27,965 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 21,231 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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FN58 VTV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel 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 FN58 VTV, 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 FN58 VTV registered?

FN58 VTV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 December 2008.

Is FN58 VTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN58 VTV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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