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BV12 VLZ

2012 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

77,755 mi
Last recorded77,755 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 VLZ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 77,755 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

nearside reverse light lens damaged

various doors & body panels damaged

Fail 4 Dec 2025 77,739 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

nearside reverse light lens damaged

service light on

various doors & body panels damaged

Pass 17 Dec 2024 74,442 miles

Offside Front strut top mount suspeion small play

Fail 11 Dec 2024 74,438 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front strut top mount suspeion small play

Pass 16 Dec 2023 70,499 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lens damaged (4.6.1 (b))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 70,498 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended wont release correctly (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended wont release correctly (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

wipers starting to smear

Pass 1 Nov 2022 67,547 miles

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

drivers seat cushion damaged

nearside reverse light lens damaged

Pass 1 Nov 2021 65,722 miles

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

undertray cover fitted

wheel trims fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2021 65,718 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

rear brake pads getting low

undertray cover fitted

wheel trims fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2020 63,795 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

undertray cover fitted

wheel trims fitted - unable to inspect wheel fixings

Pass 8 May 2019 59,882 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 59,882 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2018 57,266 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 57,244 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 55,296 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 55,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 43,478 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 28,118 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 28,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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BV12 VLZ is a 2012 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BV12 VLZ, 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 BV12 VLZ registered?

BV12 VLZ is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 4 April 2012.

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