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VX08 VTA

2008 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

83,308 mi
Last recorded83,308 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 VTA
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 83,308 miles

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

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

both rear shock absorbers casings corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2026 83,308 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

both rear shock absorbers casings corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2025 81,027 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 81,027 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 78,115 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 75,567 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 72,181 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 72,181 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 68,538 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 67,373 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 65,124 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 61,825 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 61,825 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 56,701 miles

Both rear tyre's stepping and slightly out of shape.

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear disc's are slightly worn,rear inner pads appear to be wearing.

Pass 3 Mar 2016 49,563 miles

Nearside steering rack inner joint slight play.

Both rear tyre's lightly stepping and very slightly out of shape.

Fail 2 Mar 2016 49,563 miles

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

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

Both rear tyre's lightly stepping,very slightly out of shape,o/s rear nail in tread.

Front pads starting to wear,front disc's slightly lipped.

Nearside steering rack inner joint slight play.

Pass 5 Mar 2015 39,187 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 39,187 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 27,294 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 23,446 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished

Fail 1 Mar 2013 23,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2012 15,740 miles

all tyres cracked slightly

Pass 22 Mar 2011 6,272 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Scenic?

Based on 2,489,721 MOT tests across 172,237 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
6,650
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
172,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108,325
position lamp(s) not working 70,652
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 64,273
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 60,499
Registration plate lamp not working 59,677
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VX08 VTA is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2008 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 62,591 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108,325 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX08 VTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Scenic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX08 VTA registered?

VX08 VTA is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 10 May 2008.

Is VX08 VTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX08 VTA shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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