CarVerify

Free Car Check

WU08 EXN

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,828 mi
Last recorded51,828 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 EXN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 51,828 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 51,784 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2023 51,784 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 51,759 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 10 Apr 2018 51,436 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all underbody (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 51,436 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all underbody (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 50,928 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/perished

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear tyre outer wall perished

Parking brake has just met the requirment (16%)

Service brake has just met the requirment (55%)

Underbody components slightly corroded

Undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

upper engine mounting defective

Pass 1 Apr 2016 49,785 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 48,651 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 48,651 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 45,738 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 43,577 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise both rear brakes binding on slightly

Pass 17 Jul 2012 33,456 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 25,127 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 25,047 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 23,667 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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
Full Renault Megane reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WU08 EXN is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WU08 EXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WU08 EXN?

You can check the full history of WU08 EXN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WU08 EXN registered?

WU08 EXN is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is WU08 EXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU08 EXN shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WU08 EXN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WU08 EXN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.