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HY58 VAV

2008 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

103,864 mi
Last recorded103,864 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY58 VAV
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 103,864 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2024 93,979 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2023 88,971 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2023 88,970 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 83,632 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 83,467 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 81,635 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 78,365 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 74,567 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 74,567 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 71,201 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Pass 5 Jul 2016 67,044 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 62,943 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 55,449 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 55,449 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 30 Oct 2012 45,155 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 32,917 miles

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edge

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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HY58 VAV is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HY58 VAV, 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 HY58 VAV registered?

HY58 VAV is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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The MOT history for HY58 VAV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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