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YJ58 GWD

2008 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

76,032 mi
Last recorded76,032 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ58 GWD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2025 76,032 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Separating from sleeved joiner (to Caliper) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 74,113 miles

both headlamp images are poor

front hub assemblies and shocks corroded

rear brake discs are pitted and worn

rear coil springs are corroded

slight play in both front tie bars

Fail 15 Aug 2024 74,113 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both headlamp images are poor

front brake discs are badly worn on insides

front hub assemblies and shocks corroded

rear brake discs are pitted and worn

rear coil springs are corroded

slight play in both front tie bars

Pass 27 Jul 2023 67,476 miles

both front hub assembly's corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

front brake discs are worn on insides

slight play in nearside front tie bar

Pass 29 Jul 2022 62,919 miles

both front hub assembly's corroded

nearside rear door handle lose

nearside rear tyre slightly cracked and worn

slight play in nearside front tie bar

Fail 28 Jul 2022 62,919 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

both front hub assembly's corroded

nearside rear door handle lose

nearside rear tyre slightly cracked and worn

slight play in nearside front tie bar

Pass 18 Aug 2021 60,482 miles

slight play in nearside front tie bar

Fail 12 Aug 2021 60,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

slight play in nearside front tie bar

Pass 11 Aug 2020 60,281 miles

both front tyres are worn 3mm

slight play in nearside front tie bar

Fail 7 Aug 2020 60,281 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres are worn 3mm

slight play in nearside front tie bar

Pass 29 Jul 2019 59,843 miles

front and rear brake discs are corroded

front tyres are worn

slight judder in offside front brake

slight play in steering

Pass 8 Aug 2018 58,614 miles

front and rear brake discs are pitted

front tyres are starting to wear 3mm

slight play in nearside tie bar

Fail 8 Aug 2018 58,614 miles

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

front and rear brake discs are pitted

front tyres are starting to wear 3mm

slight play in nearside tie bar

Pass 4 Aug 2017 56,610 miles

slight play in nearside front tie bar

Pass 29 Jul 2016 52,605 miles

slight play in nearside front tie bar

Fail 29 Jul 2016 52,605 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

slight play in nearside front tie bar

Pass 13 Aug 2015 48,289 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 40,595 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 40,595 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 31,488 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 31,483 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 25,324 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 19,344 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 13,848 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 6,923 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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YJ58 GWD is a 2008 Renault Megane in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YJ58 GWD, 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 YJ58 GWD registered?

YJ58 GWD is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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