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WU08 VGR

2008 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

107,246 mi
Last recorded107,246 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 107,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 107,138 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 99,551 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 92,522 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 90,863 miles

Nearside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 81,354 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective WATER IN LAMP (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 81,354 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective WATER IN LAMP (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 74,768 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 74,767 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both n/s & o/s/f anti roll bar bushes worn & split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 62,604 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 62,604 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 54,266 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 54,266 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 51,642 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 44,594 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 44,579 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 38,070 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both rear tyres cracked around tread but not enough to reach inner cords or plys

Pass 20 Mar 2012 31,224 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 31,224 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside front tyre under inflated

Pass 15 Mar 2011 24,556 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 VGR is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VGR, 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 VGR registered?

WU08 VGR is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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