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BV12 VRJ

2012 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,544 mi
Last recorded100,544 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 100,544 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 100,535 miles

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 100,530 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 100,270 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 99,739 miles

Coolant level low

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 99,096 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 99,086 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 97,574 miles

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

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

coolant level low

front bumper insecure on the offside corner but unlikely to become detached

slight play in the nearside front inner steering arm

Pass 10 Sep 2018 95,651 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 95,651 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 91,020 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 90,327 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 90,327 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

could'nt test diesel emissions DPF fitted

Fail 4 May 2017 90,327 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

could'nt test diesel emissions DPF fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2016 70,201 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 70,201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2015 53,348 miles

crack in screen out of swept area

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 VRJ is a 2012 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 BV12 VRJ, 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 VRJ registered?

BV12 VRJ is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 15 May 2012.

Is BV12 VRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 VRJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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