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RE08 VCU

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,257 mi
Last recorded156,257 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 VCU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 156,257 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 149,837 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 144,548 miles

Offside Front tyre edge wear

Fail 3 Oct 2023 144,539 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre edge wear

Pass 20 Sep 2022 138,720 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 138,700 miles

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

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

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 131,998 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides front inner steering rack arms (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 121,032 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2020 121,032 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 110,000 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 109,561 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 94,443 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 79,955 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 70,666 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls starting to perish

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

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

Pass 23 May 2015 66,487 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 66,487 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 62,964 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 58,338 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 18 May 2013 58,326 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Jun 2012 51,938 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

near side wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 27 Apr 2011 47,549 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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RE08 VCU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RE08 VCU, 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 RE08 VCU registered?

RE08 VCU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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