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YJ08 VCL

2008 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

157,981 mi
Last recorded157,981 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 VCL
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 157,981 miles

Central brake light out

Nearside Front brake low efficiency

Offside handbrake sticking

Fail 5 Dec 2025 157,981 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn 2x (5.3.4 (a) (i))

2x headlamp poor beam

Central brake light out

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

Nearside Front brake low efficiency

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

Offside handbrake sticking

Pass 3 Dec 2024 139,577 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 139,543 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 125,713 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 125,713 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 112,163 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 96,806 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracked

Direction indicator slightly discoloured 4x (4.4.3 (a))

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

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2021 96,806 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured 4x (4.4.3 (a))

Front Position lamp not working 2x (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracked

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

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2020 86,309 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 86,309 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 74,069 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 74,069 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 61,839 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 61,835 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 53,915 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 53,866 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 51,156 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 4 Mar 2015 51,088 miles

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 47,429 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 47,429 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 46,720 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 40,124 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 40,124 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 34,291 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Mar 2012 34,290 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front number plate cracked but can still be read

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 26,696 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 26,696 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 VCL is a 2008 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 VCL, 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 VCL is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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