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VK58 UCX

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

131,039 mi
Last recorded131,039 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK58 UCX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 131,039 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022 131,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 123,733 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 117,416 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 113,390 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2019 113,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 108,658 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2018 108,658 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 103,328 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall worn

Fail 7 Aug 2017 103,297 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack bar (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack bar (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall worn

Pass 9 Aug 2016 100,822 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 100,816 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 94,518 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 86,803 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 86,803 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 79,468 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 79,457 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 65,939 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 48,673 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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VK58 UCX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 VK58 UCX, 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 VK58 UCX registered?

VK58 UCX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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