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YJ08 VCU

2008 Renault Master

Yellow Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,736 mi
Last recorded90,736 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Master106,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 VCU
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 90,736 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 88,160 miles

slight play in both front lower ball joints

Pass 19 Jul 2024 83,607 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 83,603 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 77,774 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 77,741 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both offside rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 67,876 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 65,784 miles

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 65,784 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 65,770 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 63,357 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears x 2 at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 58,627 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 58,627 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 53,790 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 48,877 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 48,877 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 44,010 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 39,158 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 33,434 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 28,047 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 28,047 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 21,931 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 15,175 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 9,757 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Master?

Based on 1,547,762 MOT tests across 123,092 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
6,778
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
123,092
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69,954
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 39,852
Registration plate lamp not working 28,076
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,954
parking brake recording little or no effort 26,814
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YJ08 VCU is a 2008 Renault Master in Yellow with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Renault Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 106,451 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Master fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 69,954 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ08 VCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Master typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Master is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YJ08 VCU registered?

YJ08 VCU is a 2008 Renault Master, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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