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WG08 VMV

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,735 mi
Last recorded94,735 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 94,735 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box deteriorated, starting to split along seam. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 94,734 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear transvers pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump corroded. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box deteriorated, starting to split along seam. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 90,149 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 89,734 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front head light misted up - water ingress

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

coolant leak

coolant level low

Fail 25 Mar 2023 89,731 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front head light misted up - water ingress

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

coolant leak

coolant level low

Pass 28 Mar 2022 77,923 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2022 77,921 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust corroded through at exhaust muffler (8.2.1.1 (b))

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 63,648 miles

Slight bind to O/S/F wheel.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking to tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

O/S/F Link arm rubber poor.

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 59,713 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 55,970 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 52,649 miles

o/s/f o/s/r and n/s/f tyres cracking

Pass 2 Mar 2017 50,355 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 50,353 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake application uneven lazy (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 46,939 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front wiper blades slight smear on windscreen

Fail 28 Feb 2015 38,801 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 38,801 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Feb 2014 27,557 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 27,557 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 19,684 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 16,894 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 13,427 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 VMV is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VMV, 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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WG08 VMV is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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