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YX08 VHN

2008 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,091 mi
Last recorded108,091 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 VHN
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 108,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185-55-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective moisture in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective moisture in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases will require replacement. (6.1.2 (a))

wipers poor condition

Pass 23 Aug 2024 104,773 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer join rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 100,867 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 100,867 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2022 93,182 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 93,182 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 83,226 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 78,726 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 69,840 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 64,880 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2018 64,872 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 May 2017 59,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on edges. 185 55 15v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on edges. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2016 49,522 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 40,727 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 38,521 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 30,379 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 26,031 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 21,604 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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YX08 VHN 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 YX08 VHN, 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 YX08 VHN registered?

YX08 VHN is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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