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VX58 VKK

2008 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

93,569 mi
Last recorded93,569 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX58 VKK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 93,569 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 93,566 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play rough/noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable knotted (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 83,810 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ns damage

Fail 21 Feb 2020 83,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ns damage

Pass 9 Jan 2019 82,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2019 82,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 78,322 miles

drivers seat does not tilt

inner faces front discs

n/s sill damage

rear discs

rear inner pads

spare tyre flat

Fail 12 Jan 2018 78,332 miles

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

drivers seat does not tilt

inner faces front discs

n/s sill damage

rear discs

rear inner pads

spare tyre flat

Pass 19 Jan 2017 74,397 miles

drivers seat does not tilt

n/s/f tyre otl

o/s/f tyre

oil leak possible driveshaft seal

rear discs thin and pitted

Fail 18 Jan 2017 74,397 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

2 nails n/s/r tyre

drivers seat does not tilt

n/s/f tyre otl

o/s/f top mount notchy

o/s/f tyre

oil leak possible driveshaft seal

rear discs thin and pitted

Pass 11 Dec 2015 68,903 miles

oil leak

spare tyre flat

Fail 11 Dec 2015 68,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

spare tyre flat

Fail 20 Dec 2014 64,751 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 64,751 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 59,935 miles

Spare tyre defective

n/s washers

Fail 4 Jan 2014 59,935 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Spare tyre defective

n/s washers

Pass 19 Dec 2012 53,368 miles

Cuts In N/S/F Tyre Sidewall, Not Deep Enough To Reach Ply Or Cords.

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 19 Dec 2011 46,888 miles

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

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 VKK is a 2008 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VKK, 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 VKK registered?

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

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The MOT history for VX58 VKK shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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