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DN08 VWT

2008 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

312,004 mi
Last recorded312,004 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 VWT
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 312,004 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 293,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 May 2025 293,682 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 May 2024 274,642 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 261,525 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 245,967 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 233,102 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2021 233,102 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2020 219,779 miles

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

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

svc and glow plug light on dash

Pass 1 May 2019 205,693 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 205,689 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 191,840 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/65/r16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 May 2017 176,043 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 25 May 2016 156,832 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 156,831 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 May 2015 141,547 miles

Brake pipes greased

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2015 141,547 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pipes greased

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 126,505 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 126,505 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2013 109,245 miles

brake pipes greased

Fail 21 May 2013 109,242 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

brake pipes greased

Pass 25 May 2012 91,464 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 91,462 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 May 2011 71,416 miles

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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DN08 VWT is a 2008 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DN08 VWT, 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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What year was DN08 VWT registered?

DN08 VWT is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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