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WU08 VDZ

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

85,139 mi
Last recorded85,139 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 VDZ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2022 85,139 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 83,109 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 82,450 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 82,450 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 81,639 miles

N/S/F bumper damaged

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

O/S headlamp full of condensation

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 81,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

N/S/F bumper damaged

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

O/S headlamp full of condensation

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 78,765 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has play in piston shaft.

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018 78,763 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has play in piston shaft.

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 74,670 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2017 74,670 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 67,759 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 61,209 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 61,207 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 51,765 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 43,216 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2013 43,213 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2012 31,766 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 17,998 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 17,998 miles

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

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

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 VDZ is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 WU08 VDZ, 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 VDZ registered?

WU08 VDZ is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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