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YJ08 VBT

2008 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,755 mi
Last recorded68,755 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 VBT
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 68,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 68,755 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 67,111 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 66,133 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 66,133 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 64,679 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 61,096 miles

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))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 61,096 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 57,499 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 52,338 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2019 52,336 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 44,793 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 39,926 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to split

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 36,636 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 36,636 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 36,041 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat has a child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Nov 2014 32,365 miles

Emissions to clean for gas anyliser to register

O/s/r tyre tread cracked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Nov 2014 32,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Emissions to clean for gas anyliser to register

O/s/r tyre tread cracked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 25,713 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 22,671 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2012 22,671 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 18,817 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Feb 2012 18,807 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 13,957 miles

Front wiper blades incorrectly positioned

Rear wiper blade split

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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YJ08 VBT is a 2008 Renault Trafic in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YJ08 VBT, 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 YJ08 VBT registered?

YJ08 VBT is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YJ08 VBT shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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