CarVerify

Free Car Check

GL57 UWF

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

54,613 mi
Last recorded54,613 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 UWF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 54,613 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 52,948 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jan 2024 51,141 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 48,506 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 48,506 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 46,248 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Pass 22 Jan 2021 44,353 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 44,353 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 42,591 miles

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))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 42,591 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 39,859 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 36,625 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 36,625 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 34,787 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 34,787 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Jan 2016 32,187 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 29,663 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Jan 2015 29,663 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jan 2014 27,208 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 25,149 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Jan 2012 23,004 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 23,004 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jan 2011 19,568 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
Full Renault Megane reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GL57 UWF is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GL57 UWF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GL57 UWF?

You can check the full history of GL57 UWF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GL57 UWF registered?

GL57 UWF is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is GL57 UWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL57 UWF shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GL57 UWF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GL57 UWF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.