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YJ08 VCF

2008 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,337 mi
Last recorded74,337 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 VCF
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 74,337 miles

All suspension/steering and braking components corroded.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes offside to nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside, brake pads over half worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 74,172 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside, all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper engine mount deteriorating

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes corroded offside and nearside from fuel tank back (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 73,413 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 73,413 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 69,993 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 69,449 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear o/s&n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s&n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s&n/s D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s&n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All, apart from o/s/r going into caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 69,449 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear o/s&n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s&n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s&n/s D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s&n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s&n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All, apart from o/s/r going into caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 68,792 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess All cable and adjuster corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes corroded. Front to rear up nearside across to offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 68,630 miles

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

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

Slight free play in hand brake cable

Pass 4 Apr 2018 66,858 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 66,834 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 65,627 miles

Nearside Front inner track rod has slight play detected

Offside Front inner track rod has slight play detected

Pass 30 Mar 2016 59,859 miles

O/s handbrake cable not fully returning to caliper stop

Pass 2 Apr 2015 51,854 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 51,856 miles

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

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

Near side Front tyre perished

Pass 2 Apr 2014 43,638 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 39,926 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 39,926 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 33,044 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 33,044 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 24,697 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 VCF is a 2008 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 VCF, 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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YJ08 VCF is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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