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VN58 HSC

2008 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

91,435 mi
Last recorded91,435 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN58 HSC
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 91,435 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front strut top mounts have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material transverse rigid brake pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both number plates deteriorating (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 91,435 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front strut top mounts have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working bulb replaced (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working bulb replaced (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material transverse rigid brake pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both number plates deteriorating (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 87,961 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both shock absorber top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 84,596 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 84,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 175 65 15 fitted. all other tyres 185 55 15 (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside sill damaged along full length (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 78,162 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 71,178 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corrosion 45% (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and nailed (5.2.3 (e))

heavy outer wear to both front tyres

rear metal brake pipe corroding, covered in grease

Fail 25 Mar 2022 71,177 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corrosion 45% (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and nailed (5.2.3 (e))

heavy outer wear to both front tyres

rear metal brake pipe corroding, covered in grease

Pass 2 Mar 2021 64,287 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 60,023 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 57,662 miles

front brake pads are worn and brake discs are corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2018 53,886 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 48,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 44,319 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 44,319 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 41,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 41,136 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 33,703 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 54,240 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 25,127 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 16,192 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 16,191 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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VN58 HSC is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 VN58 HSC, 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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VN58 HSC is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 11 December 2008.

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