2008 Renault Megane 2.0L Petrol · PX08 VZK
2008 Renault Megane (2.0L, petrol). First registered 25 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 70,591 miles. MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT MEGANE
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,591 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PX08 VZK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 31/10/2026
- 70,591 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PX08 VZK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Renault Megane (PX08 VZK) between September 2022 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i”; “Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (”.
PX08 VZK Mileage History
- 03/09/202265,671 mi
- 23/09/202367,509 mi+1,838 mi
- 05/10/202468,244 mi+735 mi
- 18/10/202569,633 mi+1,389 mi
- 31/10/202670,591 mi+958 mi
Average of roughly 1,183 miles per year across 5 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: Below Average
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