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WR08 VBZ

2008 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,946 mi
Last recorded68,946 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 VBZ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 68,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 68,946 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2025 68,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

glow plug light on dash

Pass 2 May 2024 67,001 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 May 2024 66,987 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 May 2023 64,967 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 64,953 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2022 62,690 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

Fail 12 May 2022 62,690 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

Pass 18 May 2021 59,461 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 May 2020 56,652 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play

Pass 15 May 2019 54,528 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 May 2018 52,273 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 52,273 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

trailer electrical socket wont plug in plug damaged

Pass 22 May 2017 49,712 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 May 2016 45,798 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 May 2016 45,798 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 May 2015 41,962 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 38,965 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 31,431 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 24,703 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

unable to clearly view inner rear brake pads

Pass 28 Jun 2011 19,075 miles

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

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 VBZ is a 2008 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WR08 VBZ, 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 VBZ registered?

WR08 VBZ is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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The MOT history for WR08 VBZ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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