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VN57 BBF

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

196,719 mi
Last recorded196,719 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN57 BBF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 196,719 miles

under body corrosion and components

Pass 4 Oct 2024 193,024 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 187,482 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 181,772 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 176,226 miles

Both headlamp covers opaque

Pass 14 Oct 2020 172,655 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 168,596 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 157,077 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 143,078 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 126,484 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 109,501 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 93,364 miles

N/S rack end has slight play

Slight play in O/S tie rod

Fail 10 Nov 2014 93,364 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

N/S rack end has slight play

Pass 12 Nov 2013 78,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 78,076 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 65,257 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 65,077 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 52,238 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 39,906 miles

o/s & n/s rackend movement

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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VN57 BBF is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 VN57 BBF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN57 BBF registered?

VN57 BBF is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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The MOT history for VN57 BBF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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