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YG08 VCA

2008 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

153,755 mi
Last recorded153,755 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 VCA
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 153,755 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 153,755 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Requires new gearbox earth asap

Pass 27 Aug 2024 152,172 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 150,450 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 147,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 143,365 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 138,913 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 130,342 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 130,339 miles

Brake hose excessively twisted and insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage 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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 111,775 miles

front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

o/s/front pads low lower than n/s

slight noise on power steering

Pass 29 Aug 2017 94,695 miles

nearside rear tyre slight damage to sidewall

Fail 23 Aug 2017 94,680 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both (1.1.A.3e)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre slight damage to sidewall

Pass 1 Sep 2016 78,907 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 78,484 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 60,838 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 44,681 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 44,196 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2014 43,641 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 43,641 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 36,714 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 36,714 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 29,495 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 20,785 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre tread worn uneven

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 20,785 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread worn uneven

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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YG08 VCA is a 2008 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YG08 VCA, 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 YG08 VCA registered?

YG08 VCA is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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