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HV61 VRG

2011 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

112,673 mi
Last recorded112,673 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Twingo48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV61 VRG
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 112,673 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 112,628 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 103,654 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pinhole (perished) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/40/17 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads started to crack (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 30 Nov 2022 98,976 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 98,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 93,649 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 85,754 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid box on weld (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2019 69,808 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 58,883 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 58,581 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2018 58,353 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 42,739 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 42,738 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 37,793 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 23 Dec 2016 37,793 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

registration plate dirty Front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 21,942 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 19,953 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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HV61 VRG is a 2011 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2011 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 48,708 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HV61 VRG, 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 15 years old, this Renault Twingo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HV61 VRG registered?

HV61 VRG is a 2011 Renault Twingo, first registered on 25 October 2011.

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