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VO08 UEW

2008 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,691 mi
Last recorded95,691 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 UEW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 95,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 87,103 miles

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

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both n/s and o/s inner joints ()

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both front wheels distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 80,362 miles

Front Lower both rear shock absorber casing corroding

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both n/s and o/s front inner joints have play ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner and outer edge of rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 79,603 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both n/s and o/s ()

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower both n/s and o/s rear shocks corroded on casings

Fail 4 Jul 2022 79,603 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both n/s and o/s ()

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower both n/s and o/s rear shocks corroded on casings

Pass 3 Jun 2021 77,457 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear shocks corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2020 75,732 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Jun 2020 75,732 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Apr 2019 73,265 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 70,036 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 67,038 miles

both front steering rack tie rod have slight play

Pass 20 Apr 2016 64,121 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2016 64,121 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2015 60,946 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 57,005 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 53,246 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 49,837 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 43,684 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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VO08 UEW is a 2008 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VO08 UEW, 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 VO08 UEW registered?

VO08 UEW is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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