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VE08 VGL

2008 Renault Trafic

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,528 mi
Last recorded112,528 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 VGL
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 112,528 miles

rear loading door cannot be opened

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 112,282 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour blue (1.7.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour blue (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

rear loading door cannot be opened

Pass 18 Nov 2015 99,726 miles

oil leak

slight play in both inner track rod ball joints

Pass 4 Dec 2014 90,886 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 90,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 79,469 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 79,446 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 63,377 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 63,377 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 45,232 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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VE08 VGL is a 2008 Renault Trafic in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VE08 VGL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE08 VGL registered?

VE08 VGL is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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