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BV12 VNJ

2012 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

140,895 mi
Last recorded140,895 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 VNJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 140,895 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to back pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 140,895 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn offside and nearside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to back pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near central joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 140,056 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NS & OS (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swivel arm front mounting bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swivel arm front mounting bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 140,050 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NS & OS (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NS & OS (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swivel arm front mounting bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swivel arm front mounting bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 137,331 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2023 137,331 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2022 132,543 miles

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

horn output poor

Fail 14 May 2022 132,543 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

horn output poor

Pass 5 Mar 2021 126,098 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front on limit (5.2.3 (e))

advisory high level brake light not working

Fail 5 Mar 2021 126,098 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front on limit (5.2.3 (e))

advisory high level brake light not working

Pass 12 Mar 2020 120,270 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 114,089 miles

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

slight lift o/s/f suspension leg

Pass 12 Mar 2018 108,124 miles

Central brake light not working

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

horn poor note

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection off wheel attachment bolts/nuts/tyre valves

Pass 17 Mar 2017 101,161 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

Fail 16 Mar 2017 101,161 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

Pass 16 Mar 2016 79,582 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 64,083 miles

all brake pads wearing low

Fail 2 Apr 2015 64,083 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all brake pads wearing low

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 VNJ is a 2012 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VNJ, 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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BV12 VNJ is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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