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NU58 VDN

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

31,253 mi
Last recorded31,253 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU58 VDN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 31,253 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 31,252 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both headlights (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front shocks lower suspension arms, rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 31,252 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both headlights (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front shocks lower suspension arms, rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 30,495 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear cross member, front shocks front suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 30,495 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) o/s and n/s inner rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear cross member, front shocks front suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 29,645 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame,front shocks,front suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 29,645 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame,front shocks,front suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 28,739 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock absorbers are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 28,739 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock absorbers are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 27,683 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 27,683 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 26,841 miles

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

rear shocks corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2019 26,120 miles

surface corrosion on rear shocks

Fail 14 Nov 2019 26,120 miles

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

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

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

surface corrosion on rear shocks

Pass 15 Nov 2018 25,227 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2018 25,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 24,339 miles

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

o/s and n/s rear shocks corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2017 24,339 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s and n/s rear shocks corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2016 23,118 miles

n/s steering arm slight play at fixing

Fail 23 Nov 2016 23,118 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

n/s steering arm slight play at fixing

Pass 19 Nov 2015 21,913 miles

hand brake lever stiff

Pass 26 Nov 2014 20,710 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 19,247 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Dec 2013 19,247 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S/R wheel slight binding

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 26 Nov 2012 16,805 miles

Both front tyres on 3mm

Nearside rear slight brake bind

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 16,805 miles

Both front tyres on 3mm

Nearside rear slight brake bind

Pass 5 Dec 2011 14,328 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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NU58 VDN is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 NU58 VDN, 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 NU58 VDN registered?

NU58 VDN is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 December 2008.

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