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YJ08 VBU

2008 Renault Trafic

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,735 mi
Last recorded89,735 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 VBU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 89,735 miles

Osf link boot deteriorating

Pass 6 Oct 2023 88,003 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged lower part missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens is missing (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 84,283 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged lower part missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

centre exhaust clamps missing

Fail 13 Oct 2022 84,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged lower part missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

centre exhaust clamps missing

Pass 9 Sep 2021 80,642 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 80,642 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 75,377 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 75,377 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 71,446 miles

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Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 67,375 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases end piple (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 63,300 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 58,100 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 58,100 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 54,095 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 54,095 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 50,207 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 44,679 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 41,859 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 34,688 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 34,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 27,702 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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YJ08 VBU is a 2008 Renault Trafic in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YJ08 VBU, 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 VBU registered?

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

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