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VU58 HXK

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

134,657 mi
Last recorded134,657 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU58 HXK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 134,657 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 131,930 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & outer edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 129,491 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 126,749 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 126,749 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 121,807 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2021 121,807 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 117,465 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear shocker corroding

Offside Rear shocker corroding

Pass 23 Dec 2019 106,400 miles

Nearside Front slight tie rod play noted

trays and covers fitted to the under body of vehicle preventing full inspection

Pass 3 Jan 2019 92,874 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge.

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

stone chips in front screen.

Fail 3 Jan 2019 92,871 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge.

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

stone chips in front screen.

Pass 15 Jan 2018 84,783 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 84,783 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 78,072 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play has slight play in side rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 78,072 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play has slight play in side rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2017

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering rack side rod,has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jan 2017

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering rack side rod,has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 68,080 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2015 58,549 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 49,258 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2013 40,352 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 36,946 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 26,976 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 26,976 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 HXK is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HXK, 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 HXK registered?

VU58 HXK is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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