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YD58 VEL

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

122,169 mi
Last recorded122,169 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD58 VEL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 122,169 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 122,169 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2025 122,135 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2024 114,478 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play n/s rack

Fail 7 May 2024 114,477 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

slight play n/s rack

Pass 25 Apr 2023 106,550 miles

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

play n/s rack

Fail 25 Apr 2023 106,548 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear front section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

play n/s rack

Pass 20 Apr 2022 98,993 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 91,444 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2020 84,806 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 84,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 77,019 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 77,019 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside no plate lamp dim

Pass 1 May 2018 69,174 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Fail 1 May 2018 69,174 miles

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

Central heat shield insecure

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 20 Apr 2017 58,985 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

slight play n/s rack

Pass 4 May 2016 50,742 miles

slight play n/s steering rack

Pass 8 May 2015 42,805 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 8 May 2015 42,805 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 25 Apr 2014 33,974 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 25,772 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 19,616 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 13,472 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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YD58 VEL is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc 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 YD58 VEL, 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 YD58 VEL registered?

YD58 VEL is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 September 2008.

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