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YJ08 VEM

2008 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

141,379 mi
Last recorded141,379 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 VEM
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 141,379 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 137,704 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 May 2024 134,051 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 May 2023 129,456 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Oct 2021 123,603 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 120,924 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 120,922 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel creeps to the floor (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed 1st row rear seat (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

all rear seat belts slow to return

Pass 23 Oct 2019 118,153 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 111,505 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 Oct 2017 106,086 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 99,046 miles

Nearside Rear body damage

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 99,045 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear body damage

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 85,648 miles

Nearside Rear accident damage

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 85,646 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear accident damage

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 73,343 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 73,343 miles

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

damage to nearside rear body

Pass 7 Oct 2013 58,764 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 58,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 41,453 miles

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

body damage to nearside rear

front & rear under wheel arch covers fitted

nearside rear brake hose very near to suspension arm

Pass 14 Oct 2011 24,435 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 20,526 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 VEM is a 2008 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VEM, 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 VEM registered?

YJ08 VEM is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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The MOT history for YJ08 VEM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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