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NU58 VVL

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,266 mi
Last recorded106,266 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU58 VVL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 106,266 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 102,992 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2024 102,887 miles

Emissions unable to be completed BLACK SMOKE (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 98,903 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT SLIGHT WEAR ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 98,901 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT SLIGHT WEAR ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 95,417 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 91,606 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Sep 2021 91,604 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 89,374 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 89,374 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 86,423 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 81,655 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 81,606 miles

Emissions not tested BLACK SMOKE (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 77,274 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 72,668 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 68,490 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 68,490 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 60,894 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 60,894 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 54,381 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 54,354 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 47,405 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 38,974 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 38,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VVL is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VVL, 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 VVL registered?

NU58 VVL is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 November 2008.

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