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WK08 VPA

2008 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

121,745 mi
Last recorded121,745 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK08 VPA
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 121,745 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre x 2 ()

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 120,096 miles

Exhaust system has a temp repair job

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

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

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

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

rusty under carriage

Pass 10 Jul 2023 118,927 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 118,259 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 115,456 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 101,356 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 91,811 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front tyre worn down to 0,5 mm on edges

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front discs lipped and scored

oil all over engine area

slight blow from rear exhaust clamp

Fail 16 Apr 2018 91,811 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front tyre bold on edges

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front tyre worn down to 0,5 mm on edges

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front discs lipped and scored

oil all over engine area

slight blow from rear exhaust clamp

Pass 6 Apr 2017 82,033 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 78,612 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 68,573 miles

front disc worn inner faces.

rear tyres perrished inner side walls.

Pass 3 Jul 2013 54,915 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 54,909 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 54,909 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 50,096 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 40,326 miles

front brake discs rusty

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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WK08 VPA is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WK08 VPA, 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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WK08 VPA is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 30 March 2008.

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