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BV12 VMP

2012 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

176,566 mi
Last recorded176,566 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 176,566 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2025 176,566 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 175,014 miles

Central Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 Dec 2023 172,702 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 169,334 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of oil

Nearside Front track rod end has slight play

steering rack has slight play

Pass 17 Dec 2021 165,278 miles

Front steering rack has slight play

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 162,147 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

steering rack has sloght play

Fail 23 Nov 2020 162,147 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

steering rack has sloght play

Pass 17 Dec 2019 158,762 miles

Offside Front slight play in steering rack

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 17 Dec 2019 158,762 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front slight play in steering rack

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 13 Dec 2018 151,791 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Nearside Front shock has light misting of oil

Fail 13 Dec 2018 151,791 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Nearside Front shock has light misting of oil

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 143,643 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 134,093 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 134,094 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 106,738 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 75,296 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 75,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 VMP 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 BV12 VMP, 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 VMP registered?

BV12 VMP is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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