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Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,149 cc

LR08 VXSMOT history

LR08 VXS is a blue petrol Renault Twingo first used on 26 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 15 Jul 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 80,107 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Jul 2026
Mileage
80,107 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,919 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 VXS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Twingo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,149 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 VXS was last recorded at 80,107 miles on 16 Jul 2025, 3,783 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Aug 2017: 26,904 miles, lower than 60,965 miles on 11 Dec 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
76,324 miles · 18 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
3,783 miles
Average per year
2,919 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 80,107 miles
  • 2024 – 76,324 miles
  • 2022 – 60,191 miles
  • 2021 – 53,241 miles
  • 2020 – 42,425 miles
  • 2019 – 40,919 miles
  • 2018 – 33,698 miles
  • 2017 – 26,904 miles
  • 2013 – 60,965 miles
  • 2012 – 49,758 miles
  • 2011 – 39,261 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,107 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • AdvisoryFront Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front side repeater cover missing
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 19 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,107 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    80,107 miles
    Test number
    216024474806
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front side repeater cover missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail80,107 miles (+3,783)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,107 miles
    Test number
    556217244732
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front side repeater cover missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass76,324 miles (+16,133)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    76,324 miles
    Test number
    847237887996
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass60,191 miles (+6,950)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    60,191 miles
    Test number
    910863668076
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass53,241 miles (+10,816)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    53,241 miles
    Test number
    635201741654
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Pass42,425 miles (+1,506)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    42,425 miles
    Test number
    980792497373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass40,919 miles (+7,221)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    40,919 miles
    Test number
    661403715045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass33,698 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    33,698 miles
    Test number
    719672209333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail33,608 miles (+6,704)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,608 miles
    Test number
    884595427284
    • MajorDriver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass26,904 miles (-34,061)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    26,904 miles
    Test number
    280144672356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,965 miles (+157)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    60,965 miles
    Test number
    628955643352
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  12. Fail60,808 miles (+11,050)2 dangerous6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,808 miles
    Test number
    955638833356
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  13. Fail49,758 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,758 miles
    Test number
    225529772256
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
    • NoteNearside steering play

  14. Pass49,758 miles (+2,490)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    49,758 miles
    Test number
    776879372284
    • NoteNearside steering play

  15. Fail47,268 miles (+8,007)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,268 miles
    Test number
    346930262173
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteNEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER WALL CUT...

  16. Pass39,261 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    39,261 miles
    Test number
    655050801282
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteAir bag warning needed
    • NoteHand lever is very wobbly advise rectification needed

Questions about LR08 VXS

Does LR08 VXS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 VXS expired on 15 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 VXS?
The MOT on LR08 VXS expired on 15 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 VXS done?
LR08 VXS was recorded at 80,107 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2025, an average of 2,919 miles a year.
Has LR08 VXS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 VXS has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LR08 VXS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Aug 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR08 VXS find?
LR08 VXS passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre obviously under inflated; front outer anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; nearside front outer tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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