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VX58 VKB

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

122,418 mi
Last recorded122,418 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX58 VKB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 122,418 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 121,715 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 120,081 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 118,341 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 116,763 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess x2 Corroded Drivers/Passengers (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 114,421 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both handbrake cables corroding

both headlamps slightly discoloured

underside components have surface corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2020 113,124 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule MOST HOSES . (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer CHUNK OUT OF OUTER WALL NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE

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

Rear AGE CRACKING IN TREAD AND OUTER WALLS ON REAR TYRES , SUGGEST REPLACED AT SOME POINT .

Fail 11 Aug 2020 113,122 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp not working on main beam OUTER MAIN BEAM ON OFFSIDE NOT WORKING . (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule MOST HOSES . (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer CHUNK OUT OF OUTER WALL NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE

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

Rear AGE CRACKING IN TREAD AND OUTER WALLS ON REAR TYRES , SUGGEST REPLACED AT SOME POINT .

Pass 16 Aug 2019 111,111 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine & underbody covers fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2019 111,108 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine & underbody covers fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2018 108,931 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 108,931 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 106,077 miles

under trays & engine cover fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2016 96,071 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 96,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 85,979 miles

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

child seat fitted

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2014 73,779 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 73,779 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 57,588 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 51,650 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 37,839 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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VX58 VKB is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VX58 VKB, 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 VX58 VKB registered?

VX58 VKB is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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