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WG62 DGF

2012 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,808 mi
Last recorded140,808 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG62 DGF
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 140,808 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 130,138 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 130,130 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 107,684 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 87,844 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 87,816 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear park brake effort low

Offside Rear service brake effort low

different size tyres fitted on axles 195/50/15 on front 175 /65 /14 on rear

Pass 31 Aug 2021 78,338 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 74,299 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 65,649 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 46,842 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 46,842 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 25,653 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 25,653 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 12,071 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 10,259 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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WG62 DGF is a 2012 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 44,044 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WG62 DGF, 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 14 years old, this Renault Twingo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WG62 DGF registered?

WG62 DGF is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 20 December 2012.

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