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EY08 VPG

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

64,162 mi
Last recorded64,162 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 VPG
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 64,162 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 64,162 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective water on inside of lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear water inside lens

Fail 19 Feb 2026 64,162 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective water on inside of lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear water inside lens

Pass 3 Mar 2025 59,478 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity water in lens (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 57,356 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity water in lens (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 54,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front headlight has condensation in it.

Offside Rear lamp has water in it but still functioning

Fail 21 Feb 2023 54,458 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front headlight has condensation in it.

Offside Rear lamp has water in it but still functioning

Pass 17 Feb 2022 51,341 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

front wipers starting to smear

Fail 17 Feb 2022 51,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 18 Feb 2021 47,811 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 45,451 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 42,644 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 38,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn smooth at inner tread edge: Outside measurable central 3/4 of tread

Offside Front Tyre worn smooth at inner tread edge: Outside measurable central 3/4 of tread

Fail 8 Mar 2018 38,503 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn smooth at inner tread edge: Outside measurable central 3/4 of tread

Offside Front Tyre worn smooth at inner tread edge: Outside measurable central 3/4 of tread

Pass 9 Mar 2017 32,517 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 26,761 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 26,761 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 22,998 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 19,176 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 15,266 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 11,692 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 8,790 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Twingo?

Based on 415,471 MOT tests across 31,687 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
4,423
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
31,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 7,998
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,492
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EY08 VPG is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 56,518 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Twingo fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 7,998 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EY08 VPG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Twingo typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Twingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EY08 VPG registered?

EY08 VPG is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for EY08 VPG shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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