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WU08 VGV

2008 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,602 mi
Last recorded108,602 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 108,602 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 108,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 105,810 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 103,585 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 103,585 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2022 100,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm. remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm. remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox has several leaks! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 97,156 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 91,799 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 86,087 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 86,087 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 75,758 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 65,179 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 69,478 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 45,914 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 48,675 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 33,151 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 26,984 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 20,015 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 VGV is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Red 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 VGV, 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 VGV registered?

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

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