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EU18 VGZ

2018 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,713 mi
Last recorded135,713 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Renault Trafic66,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU18 VGZ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 135,713 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 135,713 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 116,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low and bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 96,592 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 96,591 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached drop link ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 80,355 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 62,944 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 45,644 miles

Nearside Front Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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EU18 VGZ is a 2018 Renault Trafic in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 66,056 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 EU18 VGZ, 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 8 years old, this Renault Trafic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EU18 VGZ registered?

EU18 VGZ is a 2018 Renault Trafic, first registered on 28 March 2018.

Is EU18 VGZ safe to buy?

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