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WR08 VAO

2008 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

187,945 mi
Last recorded187,945 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 VAO
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 187,945 miles

Front subframe mounts/straps/brackets have signs of corrosion wants cleaning back and treating

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 187,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front subframe mounts/straps/brackets have signs of corrosion wants cleaning back and treating

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 180,789 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front slight movement felt at roadwheel when jacked

Pass 4 Apr 2023 174,845 miles

Nearside Front slight play found at the road wheel whilst jacked

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (on the limit) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 168,771 miles

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

slight play at nearside front wheel when jacked

Fail 28 Feb 2022 168,727 miles

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

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

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

slight play at nearside front wheel when jacked

Pass 26 Jan 2021 162,736 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 152,620 miles

Front engine has oil leak.

Nearside Front Inner near side front cv boot has a vary small hole but not letting dirt in.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

service/coil light on dash

Fail 3 Jul 2019 152,620 miles

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

Front engine has oil leak.

Nearside Front Inner near side front cv boot has a vary small hole but not letting dirt in.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

service/coil light on dash

Pass 4 Jul 2018 148,300 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 144,562 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 141,149 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 141,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 136,397 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 136,397 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 115,049 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 95,612 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 95,612 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 78,517 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 78,517 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 57,306 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 57,306 miles

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

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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WR08 VAO is a 2008 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WR08 VAO, 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 WR08 VAO registered?

WR08 VAO is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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