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WU08 YOG

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

106,599 mi
Last recorded106,599 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2026 106,599 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Apr 2025 105,228 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear brake discs are slightly corroded on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlights are slightly opaque but showing beam image although slightly reduced

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 101,723 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Headlights are slightly opaque but showing beam image although slightly reduced

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 101,709 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Headlights are slightly opaque but showing beam image although slightly reduced

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 99,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend change asap and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 98,010 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

engine oil leaks

Fail 30 Mar 2022 97,978 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

engine oil leaks

Pass 1 Apr 2021 91,873 miles

Offside Front rack end slight play

Fail 1 Apr 2021 91,873 miles

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

Offside Front rack end slight play

Pass 31 Mar 2020 91,069 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 91,049 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 86,033 miles

slight oil leak

slight play in rack ends

Pass 5 Mar 2018 80,462 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 80,462 miles

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating n/s and o/s (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 73,880 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 65,570 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F steering arms have slight play

Pass 4 Feb 2015 57,066 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F steering arms have slight play

Pass 4 Feb 2014 51,305 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 42,462 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 42,462 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2012 36,734 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 30,370 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 30,370 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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WU08 YOG is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 WU08 YOG, 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 WU08 YOG registered?

WU08 YOG is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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