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VX58 VKJ

2008 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

123,199 mi
Last recorded123,199 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX58 VKJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 123,199 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 123,192 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 118,497 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 114,412 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 114,049 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 102,583 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 88,923 miles

parking brake just made the required efficency

Fail 4 Jan 2020 88,917 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

parking brake just made the required efficency

Pass 14 Jan 2019 82,446 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 82,444 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 71,373 miles

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

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

both inner steering rack ends

Fail 4 Jan 2018 71,373 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

both inner steering rack ends

Pass 5 Jan 2017 62,358 miles

Nearside Front 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 8 Jan 2016 53,159 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 50,092 miles

o/s door mirror indicator lens missing = service light on

Fail 10 Dec 2014 50,092 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s door mirror indicator lens missing = service light on

Pass 18 Dec 2013 47,142 miles

child seats fitted to rear not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Fail 18 Dec 2013 47,142 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

child seats fitted to rear not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Pass 20 Dec 2012 43,566 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES COMING CLOSE APRX 3MM = front brake pads low aprx 2/3000 mls

Pass 28 Dec 2011 40,461 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 40,461 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 VKJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VKJ, 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 VKJ registered?

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

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