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LR09 VCU

2009 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,575 mi
Last recorded141,575 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR09 VCU
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 141,575 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [both side] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 132,271 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

parking brake lever travels high,but maintains reserver travel.

Fail 5 Apr 2025 132,271 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

parking brake lever travels high,but maintains reserver travel.

Pass 5 Apr 2024 124,042 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 124,042 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 114,556 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 114,556 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 106,089 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2022 106,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 97,870 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 89,658 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 89,658 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 77,493 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 70,090 miles

Offside Front tyre is worn on the shoulders

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 64,077 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 64,074 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 52,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 52,528 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 39,222 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 39,218 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 39,210 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 30,433 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 22,249 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 20,593 miles

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

Near side rear tyre gettingolw inner edge 3.0mm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Apr 2012 20,593 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Near side rear tyre gettingolw inner edge 3.0mm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LR09 VCU is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2009 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 50,384 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 LR09 VCU, 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 17 years old, this Renault Twingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LR09 VCU registered?

LR09 VCU is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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