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VN58 HSD

2008 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,291 mi
Last recorded95,291 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 95,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 95,145 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 88,344 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn could be worn or loose, covered by trim. (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 82,275 miles

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

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

rear shocks rusty x 2

steel road wheels rusty x4

Fail 5 Apr 2023 82,275 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

rear shocks rusty x 2

steel road wheels rusty x4

Pass 27 Oct 2021 76,908 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 3 Feb 2021 76,895 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective Catch siezed (3.1 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Body component insecure Inner wheel arch loose and rubbing against tyre on lock (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Lever has Excessive movement in it's location (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery Warning Light on indicating a fault

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No tread (5.2.3 (e))

Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Tailgate (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 72,142 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 72,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 66,047 miles

Battery Light on

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across Rear Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 26 Jan 2018 60,641 miles

Battery light on

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 60,641 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Battery light on

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 58,548 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 53,541 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 47,745 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 42,325 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 36,406 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 29,834 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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VN58 HSD is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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