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VU08 HDH

2008 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

174,029 mi
Last recorded174,029 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 HDH
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 174,029 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT INNER BRAKE DISC`S WORN & PITTED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT INNER PAD`S WEARING THIN. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output HEADLAMP LENZ DETERIOATED. ( REQUIRES POLISH). (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 173,992 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT INNER BRAKE DISC`S WORN & PITTED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT INNER PAD`S WEARING THIN. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output HEADLAMP LENZ DETERIOATED. ( REQUIRES POLISH). (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 170,947 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISC`S INNER FACE`S WORN . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin OUTER PAD WEARING THIN. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE PERISHED IN TREAD`S. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 170,927 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH REAR INDICATOR BULBES DETERIOATED. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn DUST COVER SPLIT OPEN. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISC`S INNER FACE`S WORN . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin OUTER PAD WEARING THIN. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE PERISHED IN TREAD`S. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 166,895 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISC`S INNER FACES RUSTY. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE RUSTY. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES VERY PERISHED IN TREAD`S. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 166,895 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISC`S INNER FACES RUSTY. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE RUSTY. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES VERY PERISHED IN TREAD`S. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 163,349 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside rear brake showing signs of overheating.

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear underside of vehicle corroded slightly.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 159,373 miles

Rear underside of vehicle corroded.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 159,372 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear underside of vehicle corroded.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 155,639 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 155,629 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 149,978 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 146,007 miles

Nearside front brake hose damaged slightly. 3

Slight play in both front suspension lower ball joints. 4

Windscreen cracked on nearside.

Fail 9 Apr 2018 145,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside front brake hose damaged slightly. 3

Slight play in both front suspension lower ball joints. 4

Windscreen cracked on nearside.

Pass 13 Apr 2017 142,223 miles

1) Offside front top mounting worn close to limit

2) Nearside front tyre worn close to limit

3) Front to rear and rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

3) Offside front bottom ball joint has slight play

3) Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Nearside rear brake hose routed incorrectly

Wind screen has damage to nearside but not affecting the drivers view

Fail 11 Apr 2017 142,222 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Inner D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

1) Offside front top mounting worn close to limit

2) Nearside front tyre worn close to limit

2) Offside rear brake binding close to limit

3) Offside front bottom ball joint has slight play

3) Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Nearside rear brake hose routed incorrectly

Wind screen has damage to nearside but not affecting the drivers view

Pass 2 Apr 2016 138,537 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 138,502 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 133,000 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 133,000 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 125,789 miles

both front anti-roll bar bushes worn

Fail 2 Apr 2014 125,789 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front anti-roll bar bushes worn

Pass 23 Mar 2013 118,469 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 118,468 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2012 108,535 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2012 108,535 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 82,981 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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VU08 HDH is a 2008 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VU08 HDH, 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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VU08 HDH is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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