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WV08 DWE

2008 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,665 mi
Last recorded108,665 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 DWE
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 108,665 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 103,729 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes on axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 103,729 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes on axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 99,035 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread just legal on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 99,034 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread just legal on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 94,019 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 87,801 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 83,271 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 83,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 76,315 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 69,618 miles

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

Front front wipers smearing

Offside Rear tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 18 Apr 2017 63,096 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 57,523 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside wiper split but still clearing screen

Fail 31 Mar 2016 57,523 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside wiper split but still clearing screen

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 51,816 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 48,667 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 44,308 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 32,699 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 32,699 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 19,225 miles

o/s h/lamp aim reset for test (was low)

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall has slight kerb damage

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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WV08 DWE is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WV08 DWE, 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 WV08 DWE registered?

WV08 DWE is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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