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WG57 WVY

2008 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

61,137 mi
Last recorded61,137 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG57 WVY
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 61,137 miles

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

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

horn weak, but is sufficiently audible

Pass 16 Jun 2025 40,053 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Underside & suspension components undersealed

Pass 1 Aug 2024 39,169 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both mossy & smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 37,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished. 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 36,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 34,710 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 34,710 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 33,068 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 33,036 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 31,747 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 29,895 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 29,895 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2017 28,028 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 24,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5 mm and perished 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 20,016 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 20,016 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 16,706 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 3,674 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 3,575 miles

nail in nsr tyre;punctured

Pass 3 Jan 2013 16,359 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 2,691 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 2,122 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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WG57 WVY 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 81.8%.

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 WG57 WVY, 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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WG57 WVY is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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