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YE08 VTA

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

54,967 mi
Last recorded54,967 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 VTA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 54,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 54,967 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 50,675 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 49,651 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 47,975 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 46,351 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 45,382 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2019 43,637 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2018 41,154 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 37,698 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 33,440 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 28,774 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2015 28,774 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 May 2014 23,712 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre tread low and heavily perished

offside front tyre tread low and heavily perished

Pass 30 May 2014 23,712 miles

nearside front tyre tread low and heavily perished

offside front tyre tread low and heavily perished

Pass 24 May 2013 18,584 miles

age cracks on both front and rear tyres

rear brake discs scored

Pass 6 Jun 2012 14,491 miles

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 23 May 2011 8,912 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 8,787 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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YE08 VTA is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 YE08 VTA, 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 YE08 VTA registered?

YE08 VTA is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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The MOT history for YE08 VTA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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