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GV08 OLH

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

76,252 mi
Last recorded76,252 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 OLH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 76,252 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2025 76,239 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 65,104 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perishing on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both n/s & o/s ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 65,104 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perishing on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both n/s & o/s ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 58,237 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and 3mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 53,894 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2022 53,894 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 53,369 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 52,165 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 52,160 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 51,007 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 49,471 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 47,676 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 45,775 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (3.5.1g)

upper & lower covers fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2015 43,683 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight movement in steering/suspenson advise checking

Pass 13 Apr 2015 43,683 miles

slight movement in steering/suspenson advise checking

Pass 16 Apr 2014 40,131 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 35,982 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 32,002 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 25,209 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 24,764 miles

Nearside inner drive shaft gaitor leaking grease from sealed joint.

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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GV08 OLH is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 GV08 OLH, 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 GV08 OLH registered?

GV08 OLH is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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