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BV12 VUG

2012 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,598 mi
Last recorded108,598 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 VUG
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 108,598 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2026 108,589 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible Top mount (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible Top mount (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 102,849 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 102,848 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible Bearing broken up (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 91,147 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 91,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Disc metal to metal with pads (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Pads metal to metal with disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jun 2023 79,979 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Central row of seats (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 79,972 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Row of seats catch fault (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Central row of seats (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front fog light not working

Pass 11 Mar 2022 76,388 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 69,696 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 2 Mar 2021 69,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 63,756 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 50,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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 Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 50,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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 Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 42,954 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 36,797 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 36,797 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing central row (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 29,062 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 29,062 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 22,331 miles

Brake fluid level is slightly low.

Row 1 rear nearside seat belt webbing is damaged.

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 VUG is a 2012 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VUG, 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 VUG is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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