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VU08 HHX

2008 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,816 mi
Last recorded111,816 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 111,816 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 111,811 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 106,128 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 106,128 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 98,714 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 98,712 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 89,662 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 89,642 miles

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

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel n/s/r handbrake cable snapped (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 77,699 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 68,092 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 60,191 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 60,191 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 54,173 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 46,730 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 44,749 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 40,531 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 36,282 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 31,652 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 25,626 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 24,123 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 13 Jul 2011 24,123 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

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 HHX is a 2008 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VU08 HHX, 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 VU08 HHX registered?

VU08 HHX is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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The MOT history for VU08 HHX shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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