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VU58 HGX

2008 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,562 mi
Last recorded64,562 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU58 HGX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 64,562 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 63,513 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 63,513 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 62,253 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 61,269 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 61,269 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 58,011 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 55,035 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 52,229 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 52,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 48,434 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both TIE RODS have play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 43,518 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 43,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 39,366 miles

Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 34,655 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 34,655 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 30,610 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 27,356 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 23,747 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 20,494 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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VU58 HGX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VU58 HGX, 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 VU58 HGX registered?

VU58 HGX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 October 2008.

Is VU58 HGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU58 HGX shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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