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WP08 OGU

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,670 mi
Last recorded55,670 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP08 OGU
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 55,670 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2026 55,383 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 47,552 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump plug area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 47,552 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump plug area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 43,040 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 42,586 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 42,586 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 42,091 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 40,612 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 40,612 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 40,069 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Oct 2019 38,824 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 37,520 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Kerbing damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 35,985 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 34,899 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 31,859 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 31,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 26,918 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge 165/65/R14 79T

nearside rear tyre slightly perished, is over 5yrs old and worn to 3mm

offside rear tyre slightly perished and is over 5yrs old

Fail 22 Aug 2014 26,918 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge 165/65/R14 79T

nearside rear tyre slightly perished, is over 5yrs old and worn to 3mm

offside rear tyre slightly perished and is over 5yrs old

Pass 13 Aug 2013 21,152 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 16,744 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 1 Jul 2011 12,464 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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WP08 OGU is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WP08 OGU, 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 WP08 OGU registered?

WP08 OGU is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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