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VX08 UMS

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

104,915 mi
Last recorded104,915 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 UMS
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 104,915 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2025 104,915 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 102,001 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 98,878 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 89,983 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 87,529 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 87,479 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 85,187 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lens (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 77,346 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2019 77,343 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2018 70,550 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 65,518 miles

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

Oil leak oil filter ()

Fail 30 May 2017 65,518 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak oil filter ()

Pass 28 May 2016 59,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 52,677 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 42,167 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 36,141 miles

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

nearside front tyre on 3-5mm

Pass 12 Jul 2012 29,172 miles

note offside front fog light broken

offside front shock absorber very slight leak

Pass 29 Jun 2011 21,860 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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VX08 UMS is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VX08 UMS, 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 VX08 UMS registered?

VX08 UMS is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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The MOT history for VX08 UMS shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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