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Renault Twingo

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,598 cc

LR09 VCUMOT history

LR09 VCU is a black petrol Renault Twingo first used on 30 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 141,575 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
141,575 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,675 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 VCU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Twingo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 VCU was last recorded at 141,575 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 9,304 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,271 miles · 5 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
9,304 miles
Average per year
8,675 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,575 miles
  • 2025 – 132,271 miles
  • 2024 – 124,042 miles
  • 2023 – 114,556 miles
  • 2022 – 106,089 miles
  • 2020 – 97,870 miles
  • 2019 – 89,658 miles
  • 2018 – 77,493 miles
  • 2017 – 70,090 miles
  • 2016 – 64,077 miles
  • 2015 – 52,528 miles
  • 2014 – 39,222 miles
  • 2013 – 30,433 miles
  • 2012 – 22,249 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,575 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [both side] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,575 miles (+9,304)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    141,575 miles
    Test number
    898789899779
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [both side] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass132,271 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    132,271 miles
    Test number
    929830116595
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever travels high,but maintains reserver travel.

  3. Fail132,271 miles (+8,229)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,271 miles
    Test number
    963093572938
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever travels high,but maintains reserver travel.

  4. Pass124,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    124,042 miles
    Test number
    755425990099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail124,042 miles (+9,486)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,042 miles
    Test number
    777096647186
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass114,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    114,556 miles
    Test number
    564909585780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail114,556 miles (+8,467)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,556 miles
    Test number
    604809025488
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass106,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    106,089 miles
    Test number
    723025639346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail106,089 miles (+8,219)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,089 miles
    Test number
    667437543131
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  10. Pass97,870 miles (+8,212)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    97,870 miles
    Test number
    550209398731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass89,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    89,658 miles
    Test number
    908866289662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail89,658 miles (+12,165)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,658 miles
    Test number
    417803706750
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass77,493 miles (+7,403)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    77,493 miles
    Test number
    398200451891
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

  14. Pass70,090 miles (+6,013)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    70,090 miles
    Test number
    213583677051
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is worn on the shoulders
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass64,077 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    64,077 miles
    Test number
    696406913141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail64,074 miles (+11,546)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,074 miles
    Test number
    206097694810
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass52,528 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    52,528 miles
    Test number
    964752371503
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail52,528 miles (+13,306)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,528 miles
    Test number
    219392751377
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass39,222 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    39,222 miles
    Test number
    578187784258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail39,218 miles (+8)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,218 miles
    Test number
    169976384252
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  21. Fail39,210 miles (+8,777)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,210 miles
    Test number
    508975144296
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  22. Pass30,433 miles (+8,184)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    30,433 miles
    Test number
    738801013371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,249 miles (+1,656)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    22,249 miles
    Test number
    889787102370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,593 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    20,593 miles
    Test number
    249341522196
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNear side rear tyre gettingolw inner edge 3.0mm
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  25. Fail20,593 miles3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,593 miles
    Test number
    488657412175
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNear side rear tyre gettingolw inner edge 3.0mm
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LR09 VCU

Does LR09 VCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 VCU is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR09 VCU?
The MOT on LR09 VCU is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR09 VCU done?
LR09 VCU was recorded at 141,575 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 8,675 miles a year.
Has LR09 VCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 VCU has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LR09 VCU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LR09 VCU find?
LR09 VCU passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [both side].

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