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Renault Megane

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc

Y8 JWJMOT history

Y8 JWJ is a grey petrol Renault Megane first used on 12 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 118,636 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

Y8 JWJ grey Renault Megane – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Renault Megane, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Feb 2027
Mileage
118,636 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,041 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 JWJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Megane
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
12 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 JWJ was last recorded at 118,636 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 1,745 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Oct 2009: 55,354 miles, lower than 58,169 miles on 25 Sept 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
116,891 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,745 miles
Average per year
5,041 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,636 miles
  • 2025 – 116,891 miles
  • 2024 – 115,635 miles
  • 2023 – 112,763 miles
  • 2022 – 111,377 miles
  • 2021 – 110,168 miles
  • 2020 – 108,726 miles
  • 2019 – 107,047 miles
  • 2018 – 105,574 miles
  • 2017 – 103,981 miles
  • 2016 – 102,681 miles
  • 2015 – 100,323 miles
  • 2014 – 95,931 miles
  • 2013 – 86,254 miles
  • 2012 – 78,535 miles
  • 2010 – 72,694 miles
  • 2009 – 55,354 miles
  • 2008 – 30,790 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,636 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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.

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 9 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,636 miles (+1,745)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    118,636 miles
    Test number
    716897502685
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass116,891 miles (+1,256)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    116,891 miles
    Test number
    379635890839
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass115,635 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    115,635 miles
    Test number
    972852785920
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail115,635 miles (+2,872)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,635 miles
    Test number
    774926864771
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWipers do not function on intermittent or fast

  5. Pass112,763 miles (+1,386)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    112,763 miles
    Test number
    502279838396
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass111,377 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    111,377 miles
    Test number
    963321686927
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Split Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail111,377 miles (+1,209)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,377 miles
    Test number
    839793861219
    • MajorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Split Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass110,168 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    110,168 miles
    Test number
    544038434155
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel

  9. Fail110,154 miles (+1,428)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,154 miles
    Test number
    100325423903
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass108,726 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    108,726 miles
    Test number
    529486582498
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Fail108,726 miles (+1,679)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,726 miles
    Test number
    409322527820
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Pass107,047 miles (+1,473)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    107,047 miles
    Test number
    698598042377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  13. Pass105,574 miles (+1,593)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    105,574 miles
    Test number
    879551885598
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  14. Pass103,981 miles (+1,300)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    103,981 miles
    Test number
    749165172800
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  15. Pass102,681 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    102,681 miles
    Test number
    269203153793
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  16. Fail102,680 miles (+2,357)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,680 miles
    Test number
    169579496583
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported and centre (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  17. Pass100,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    100,323 miles
    Test number
    686607825040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail100,323 miles (+4,392)16 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,323 miles
    Test number
    126754925085
    • FailureCentre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass95,931 miles (+9,677)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    95,931 miles
    Test number
    565075834032
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass86,254 miles (+57)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    86,254 miles
    Test number
    225235333077
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail86,197 miles (+7,662)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,197 miles
    Test number
    345091433006
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass78,535 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    78,535 miles
    Test number
    787871032067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail78,530 miles (+5,836)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,530 miles
    Test number
    125655422048
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront discs slightly worn
    • NoteSlight corrosion on rear discs

  24. Pass72,694 miles (+17,340)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    72,694 miles
    Test number
    391632790257
    • NoteSlight crack marks on offside nearside front brake discs
    • NoteSlight play on offside nearside front suspension arm bottom ball joints

  25. Fail55,354 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,354 miles
    Test number
    313388289285
    • Repaired at testNearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass55,354 miles (-2,815)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    55,354 miles
    Test number
    451698889217
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Fail58,169 miles (+27,379)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,169 miles
    Test number
    733258769253
    • FailureFront brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

  28. Pass30,790 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    30,790 miles
    Test number
    691513358209
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y8 JWJ

Does Y8 JWJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 JWJ is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y8 JWJ?
The MOT on Y8 JWJ is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y8 JWJ done?
Y8 JWJ was recorded at 118,636 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 5,041 miles a year.
Has Y8 JWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 JWJ has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on Y8 JWJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Oct 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y8 JWJ find?
Y8 JWJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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