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WV08 KFU

2008 Renault Trafic

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

184,006 mi
Last recorded184,006 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 KFU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 184,006 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 182,652 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 181,445 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 179,953 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 179,953 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 179,005 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 179,005 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 177,598 miles

Front slight play in lower ball joints

Fail 27 Jan 2021 177,586 miles

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

Front slight play in lower ball joints

Fail 22 Jan 2021 177,579 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively all four (1.2.1 (f))

coolant level low

general under body corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2019 166,518 miles

front pads near limit

rear discs rusty

Fail 4 Oct 2019 166,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

front pads near limit

rear discs rusty

Pass 31 Aug 2018 152,039 miles

Rear poor pad contact on rear discs

Fail 29 Aug 2018 152,024 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear poor pad contact on rear discs

Pass 29 Mar 2017 142,592 miles

engine oil leak

n/s/r brake binding slightly

very slight play n/s/f rack end

Fail 29 Mar 2017 142,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil leak

n/s/r brake binding slightly

very slight play n/s/f rack end

Pass 24 Feb 2016 134,495 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 134,495 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 115,424 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 87,655 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 73,554 miles

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

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)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 73,554 miles

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

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)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 67,581 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 67,581 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 52,830 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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WV08 KFU is a 2008 Renault Trafic in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WV08 KFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV08 KFU registered?

WV08 KFU is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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