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CA57 VWJ

2008 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

173,244 mi
Last recorded173,244 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 VWJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 173,244 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 152,027 miles

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

Offside front outrigger rusty

Fail 23 Apr 2024 152,021 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside front outrigger rusty

Pass 24 May 2023 133,906 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 133,901 miles

Front Position lamp not working nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded frront to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feed (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 120,872 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 120,872 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 110,127 miles

Central Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 99,072 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 99,066 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction also misfire (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 94,750 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 92,072 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 88,981 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 85,934 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 82,872 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 79,785 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 75,904 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 58,855 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 58,855 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Renault Trafic?

Based on 2,295,828 MOT tests across 175,187 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
8,040
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
175,187
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 87,451
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47,215
position lamp(s) not working 43,068
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 42,772
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,030
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CA57 VWJ is a 2008 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2008 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 108,602 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Trafic fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 87,451 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CA57 VWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Trafic typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Trafic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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CA57 VWJ is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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