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WG08 VBN

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

74,054 mi
Last recorded74,054 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 VBN
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 74,054 miles

Nearside Front Head lamp contains moisture

Offside Front Anti-roll bar link bush deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2025 67,993 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar link deteriorated

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

Fail 13 Jun 2025 67,993 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar link deteriorated

Offside Front Brake performance poor

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 64,111 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 59,622 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 56,521 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 53,265 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 51,076 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 48,934 miles

Nearside Front Play in track rod end

Pass 18 Jun 2018 46,123 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 43,844 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 42,162 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 39,911 miles

Both rear tyres perishing slightly

Pass 11 Jun 2014 37,551 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 34,192 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 29,888 miles

Front brake balance slightly poor

Pass 8 Jun 2011 26,132 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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WG08 VBN is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 WG08 VBN, 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 WG08 VBN registered?

WG08 VBN is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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The MOT history for WG08 VBN shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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