2008 Renault Megane 1.9L Diesel · DV08 TYU
2008 Renault Megane (1.9L, diesel). First registered 29 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 105,411 miles. MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT MEGANE
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,411 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DV08 TYU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2025
- 105,411 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DV08 TYU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Renault Megane (DV08 TYU) between January 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall completly pe”; “Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall completly p”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened strut top mount baring damaged (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
DV08 TYU Mileage History
- 10/01/2022103,042 mi
- 12/01/2022103,042 mi
- 02/09/2025105,409 mi+2,367 mi
- 25/09/2025105,411 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 639 miles per year across 4 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: Poor
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