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VE08 HUK

2008 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

72,771 mi
Last recorded72,771 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 HUK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 72,771 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 72,327 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 72,280 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 71,941 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 69,825 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Slight earth fault on the n/s/r lamp

Fail 6 Jan 2022 69,777 miles

Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Slight earth fault on the n/s/r lamp

Pass 12 Dec 2020 66,376 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 62,691 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front bumper lose from mounting bracket

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Jun 2019 62,691 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front bumper lose from mounting bracket

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jun 2018 56,108 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 50,960 miles

Offside Rear brake slightly lagging

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake pipe unclipped

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

Fail 14 Jun 2017 50,960 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear brake pipe unclipped

Offside Rear brake slightly lagging

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

Fail 10 Jun 2017 50,919 miles

Brake performance not tested due to dangerous defect at O/S/R brake (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 46,187 miles

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

Undertray fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2016 46,167 miles

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by hazards (1.1.A.3f)

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2015 39,278 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2014 30,922 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 26,764 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 7 Jun 2013 26,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Jun 2012 20,340 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2011 15,929 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 15,929 miles

Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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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VE08 HUK is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 67,006 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VE08 HUK, 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 VE08 HUK registered?

VE08 HUK is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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