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VX08 UVT

2008 Renault Traffic

White Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

276,892 mi
Last recorded276,892 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Traffic100,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 UVT
MakeRenault
ModelTraffic
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 276,892 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 276,183 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front Near Inner Wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near Exhaust Box (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 272,979 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 262,170 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 258,827 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 258,827 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 254,507 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 254,507 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 237,738 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Apr 2016 210,609 miles

front anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 9 Apr 2015 183,251 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 153,686 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 127,029 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 97,748 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 97,748 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 67,961 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)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 67,961 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Traffic?

Based on 4,751 MOT tests across 364 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
5,694
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
364
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 170
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 147
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 129
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 107
position lamp(s) not working 102
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VX08 UVT is a 2008 Renault Traffic in White with a 1,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2008 Renault Traffic models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 100,100 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Traffic fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 170 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX08 UVT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Traffic typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Traffic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VX08 UVT registered?

VX08 UVT is a 2008 Renault Traffic, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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The MOT history for VX08 UVT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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