2008 Renault Megane 1.5L Diesel · BJ58 MGO
2008 Renault Megane (1.5L, diesel). First registered 12 Nov 2008. Recorded mileage 115,562 miles. MOT valid until 04 Nov 2027.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT MEGANE
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,562 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BJ58 MGO Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2026
- 115,562 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BJ58 MGO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Renault Megane (BJ58 MGO) between October 2011 and November 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 November 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Steering (13 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 58 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)”.
BJ58 MGO Mileage History
- 25/10/201133,508 mi
- 25/10/201133,508 mi
- 17/10/201243,183 mi+9,675 mi
- 22/11/201352,471 mi+9,288 mi
- 25/11/201352,472 mi+1 mi
- 26/11/201458,141 mi+5,669 mi
- 21/11/201569,009 mi+10,868 mi
- 25/11/201681,379 mi+12,370 mi
- 23/11/201788,366 mi+6,987 mi
- 23/11/201788,366 mi
- 20/11/201893,931 mi+5,565 mi
- 11/11/2019100,424 mi+6,493 mi
- 18/03/2021102,231 mi+1,807 mi
- 16/03/2022102,817 mi+586 mi
- 16/03/2023104,259 mi+1,442 mi
- 31/10/2024106,637 mi+2,378 mi
- 05/11/2025109,460 mi+2,823 mi
- 05/11/2026115,562 mi+6,102 mi
Average of roughly 5,459 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Renault Megane Mk2
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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