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BN12 GWL

2012 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,365 mi
Last recorded107,365 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 GWL
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 107,365 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to n/s/r flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 107,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to n/s/r flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 99,622 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 99,622 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 90,460 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 89,766 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 89,765 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 75,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 60,424 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 46,181 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 41,402 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 41,402 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 32,738 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 32,738 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 27,737 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 27,737 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 21,845 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 16,789 miles

engine management light on

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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BN12 GWL is a 2012 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 100,264 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 BN12 GWL, 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 14 years old, this Renault Trafic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BN12 GWL registered?

BN12 GWL is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 7 May 2012.

Is BN12 GWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 GWL shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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