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VK58 UCR

2008 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

108,398 mi
Last recorded108,398 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK58 UCR
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 108,398 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted caliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted caliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 108,397 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted caliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted caliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 102,709 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 102,709 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 96,799 miles

Nearside Door Damaged

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 96,797 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Door Damaged

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 91,971 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 91,917 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Offside rear calliper lever seized (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Injectors leaking

Offside rear lamp damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 85,184 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing hard outer edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 85,165 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre wearing hard outer edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

service light on dash

Pass 3 Oct 2019 75,748 miles

service light on dash

Fail 2 Oct 2019 75,745 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn hard outer edge

service light on dash

Pass 23 Mar 2018 66,108 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 66,094 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 63,382 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded after hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded forward of hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 63,381 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded after hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded forward of hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 57,443 miles

Damage to offside rear

front brake discs worn on inner face

Fail 15 Feb 2016 57,441 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Damage to offside rear

front brake discs worn on inner face

Pass 2 Mar 2015 48,291 miles

Both rear brake hoses kinked but still allowing fluid to flow freely,(no brake bind)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Handbrake is adjusted very tight

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Jan 2014 38,877 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 38,875 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)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 31,656 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 21,125 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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VK58 UCR is a 2008 Renault Trafic in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 VK58 UCR, 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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VK58 UCR is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 24 October 2008.

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