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VU08 HKH

2008 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

130,185 mi
Last recorded130,185 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 HKH
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 130,185 miles

Abs pump corroded

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides attachment brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 127,927 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs pump corroded (1.6 (e))

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

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

slight noise from o/s/f top strut mount

Pass 3 Feb 2024 122,800 miles

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

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 117,834 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded on inner faces . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear . (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides wearing low . (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 111,466 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 111,466 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 104,572 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 100,785 miles

both steering tie rods have slight play

Pass 21 Dec 2018 92,757 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 86,118 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 81,783 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 81,783 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 73,335 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 63,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 63,483 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 50,830 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 43,436 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 31,067 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 20,496 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 HKH is a 2008 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HKH, 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 HKH registered?

VU08 HKH is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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