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WU08 VBL

2008 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

102,801 mi
Last recorded102,801 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 VBL
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 102,801 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 102,801 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 97,629 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 92,282 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 92,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 86,051 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 75,104 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 63,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 56,501 miles

o.s front tyre 2mm

o.s steering rack track rod end has slight play

Pass 2 Oct 2015 52,528 miles

n.s front tyre on legal limit 1.6mm and worn smooth on inner edge

o.s steering rack, track rod end has slight play

Pass 7 Oct 2014 32,962 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 32,821 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 30,641 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 28,265 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)

n/s front tyre sidewall damaged and worn

Pass 15 Feb 2011 21,187 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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WU08 VBL is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WU08 VBL, 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 WU08 VBL registered?

WU08 VBL is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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