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VK08 WTC

2008 Renault Twingo

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

84,006 mi
Last recorded84,006 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 WTC
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 84,006 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2022 84,006 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 73,861 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 67,614 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 59,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 53,015 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 53,015 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 49,924 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 46,095 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 30 Jun 2015 42,698 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 37,988 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 23,038 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 19,333 miles

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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 22 Mar 2012 14,321 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 9,160 miles

both front tyres perished and cracked in tread

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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VK08 WTC is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VK08 WTC, 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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VK08 WTC is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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