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WU08 VGG

2008 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,371 mi
Last recorded62,371 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 VGG
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 62,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

O/S Sill Damage Noted

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 60,441 miles

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

O/S Outer sill damaged

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Sump Corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2024 59,432 miles

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

Offside Outer sill area slightly distorted

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 57,768 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all have grease on them (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside windscreen has wiper mark

Fail 22 Jul 2023 57,768 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all have grease on them (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside windscreen has wiper mark

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 54,727 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 53,539 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material a cross the rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 49,177 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 43,390 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 36,034 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit actual 1.8 mm (4.1.E.1)

secondary bonett catch siezed in open position

Fail 29 Aug 2017 35,973 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid water not hitting screen (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front both (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit actual 1.8 mm (4.1.E.1)

secondary bonett catch siezed in open position

Pass 21 Apr 2016 28,640 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 28,639 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 24,502 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 18,734 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 16,666 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 13,787 miles

HANDBRAKE LEVER HAS SIDEWARDS PLAY

OFFSIDE FRONT AND BOTH REAR TYRES ARE BADLY PERISHED

Pass 26 Apr 2011 11,797 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 VGG is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VGG, 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 VGG registered?

WU08 VGG is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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The MOT history for WU08 VGG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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