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YE08 VTJ

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

188,467 mi
Last recorded188,467 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 VTJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 188,467 miles

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced os sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel ns and os (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 180,625 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 180,621 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s & n/s (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside sill damaged

Pass 23 Aug 2023 166,549 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 166,548 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2022 160,203 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 160,203 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 156,837 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 137,354 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Pass 1 Apr 2019 117,353 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Mar 2019 117,026 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Mar 2018 94,449 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front discs corroded on the inner face.

Fail 28 Mar 2018 94,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front discs corroded on the inner face.

Pass 16 Mar 2017 78,469 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 78,469 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 63,245 miles

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 7 May 2015 54,658 miles

Some play in steering rack nearside and offside

Pass 1 May 2014 47,424 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 47,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2013 40,342 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 32,081 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 25,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

slight bind rear brakes,both released when tapped,poss req lub

slight play ns rack spindle

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 VTJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 67,006 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VTJ, 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 VTJ registered?

YE08 VTJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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