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GF08 VJK

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

112,810 mi
Last recorded112,810 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 VJK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 112,810 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 112,598 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 112,088 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 110,861 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 110,803 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 107,487 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 107,380 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 103,015 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 103,015 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 100,055 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Oct 2019 100,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Nov 2018 94,463 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 94,463 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 87,610 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 87,610 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 82,426 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 82,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 75,616 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 75,616 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 68,739 miles

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

slight play in offside front inner steering rack arm

Fail 10 Nov 2014 68,739 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in offside front inner steering rack arm

Pass 6 Nov 2013 58,816 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has free play between ball-pin and valve but separation is unlikely (2.3.5)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 58,816 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has free play between ball-pin and valve but separation is unlikely (2.3.5)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 48,728 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 31,420 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2011 31,420 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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GF08 VJK is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 GF08 VJK, 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 GF08 VJK registered?

GF08 VJK is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 May 2008.

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