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WU61 GWD

2011 Renault Twingo

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,272 mi
Last recorded108,272 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Twingo48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU61 GWD
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 108,272 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Left and right hand sides of vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2025 108,272 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Left and right hand sides of vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Reservoir was empty (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 103,400 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides of vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Top coil corroded, quite bad. Renew A.S.A.P (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Especially around spring cup weld area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Please renew A.S.A.P. Benefit or the doubt given (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 99,442 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))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 99,442 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))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 96,443 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 96,443 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 93,417 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))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 93,417 miles

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

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))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 89,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

nearside front strut mount has movement when suspension is hanging

Fail 15 Sep 2020 89,815 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

nearside front strut mount has movement when suspension is hanging

Pass 12 Sep 2019 86,527 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 82,860 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Sep 2017 78,994 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 78,931 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 74,836 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front TYRE HAS SPLIT NOT EXPOSING CORDS

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Aug 2016 74,836 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front TYRE HAS SPLIT NOT EXPOSING CORDS

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Aug 2015 70,601 miles

noise from engine area - customer advised

slight oil leak from engine area

Fail 10 Aug 2015 70,549 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

noise from engine area - customer advised

rear wiper rubber split

slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 18 Jun 2014 64,421 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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WU61 GWD is a 2011 Renault Twingo in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2011 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 48,708 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 WU61 GWD, 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 15 years old, this Renault Twingo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WU61 GWD is a 2011 Renault Twingo, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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