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Renault Megane

Gold · Petrol · 2008 · 1,998 cc

L55 MDMMOT history

L55 MDM is a gold petrol Renault Megane first used on 17 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 74,579 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

L55 MDM gold Renault Megane – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Renault Megane, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Oct 2027
Mileage
74,579 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,942 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 MDM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Megane
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 MDM was last recorded at 74,579 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 362 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,217 miles · 24 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
362 miles
Average per year
2,942 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,579 miles
  • 2025 – 74,217 miles
  • 2024 – 74,008 miles
  • 2023 – 73,694 miles
  • 2022 – 72,116 miles
  • 2021 – 70,114 miles
  • 2020 – 68,134 miles
  • 2019 – 65,280 miles
  • 2018 – 63,052 miles
  • 2017 – 59,989 miles
  • 2016 – 56,107 miles
  • 2015 – 52,285 miles
  • 2014 – 47,988 miles
  • 2013 – 42,390 miles
  • 2012 – 35,998 miles
  • 2011 – 30,099 miles
  • 2010 – 28,286 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,579 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 29 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,579 miles (+362)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    74,579 miles
    Test number
    661465017161
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass74,217 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    74,217 miles
    Test number
    217677899534
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail74,215 miles (+207)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,215 miles
    Test number
    715840960712
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass74,008 miles (+314)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    74,008 miles
    Test number
    242605363140
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass73,694 miles (+1,578)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    73,694 miles
    Test number
    370751165085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass72,116 miles (+2,002)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    72,116 miles
    Test number
    479862383459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass70,114 miles (+1,980)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    70,114 miles
    Test number
    407282093012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass68,134 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    68,134 miles
    Test number
    227993263779
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight play from both track rod ends

  9. Fail68,129 miles (+2,849)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,129 miles
    Test number
    323132317155
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight play from both track rod ends

  10. Pass65,280 miles (+2,228)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    65,280 miles
    Test number
    194632297045
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass63,052 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    63,052 miles
    Test number
    830129385085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail63,052 miles (+3,063)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,052 miles
    Test number
    489057600258
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  13. Pass59,989 miles (+3,882)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    59,989 miles
    Test number
    268405599794
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays not allowing full inspection.

  14. Pass56,107 miles (+3,822)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    56,107 miles
    Test number
    501294016282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,285 miles (+4,297)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    52,285 miles
    Test number
    596458205257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,988 miles (+4)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    47,988 miles
    Test number
    919546304252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail47,984 miles (+5,594)1 failure7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,984 miles
    Test number
    627533004200
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass42,390 miles (+6,392)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    42,390 miles
    Test number
    956815003276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,998 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    35,998 miles
    Test number
    398555502480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail35,998 miles (+5,899)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,998 miles
    Test number
    858745202221
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass30,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    30,099 miles
    Test number
    318454211214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail30,099 miles (+1,813)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,099 miles
    Test number
    989804811284
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

  23. Pass28,286 miles (+413)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    28,286 miles
    Test number
    593056250322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail27,873 miles4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,873 miles
    Test number
    490513230481
    • FailureBrake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureFuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteN/s/f fog lamp insecure in bumper

Questions about L55 MDM

Does L55 MDM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 MDM is valid until 24 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 MDM?
The MOT on L55 MDM is valid until 24 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 MDM done?
L55 MDM was recorded at 74,579 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 2,942 miles a year.
Has L55 MDM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 MDM has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L55 MDM ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L55 MDM find?
L55 MDM passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output; offside headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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