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GF12 GWV

2012 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

131,140 mi
Last recorded131,140 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 GWV
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 131,140 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2026 131,140 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 119,665 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 119,665 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 113,888 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 107,888 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 107,884 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 103,208 miles

Front brake discs scored.

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

Rear brake discs corroded.

Under trays fitted on.

Fail 17 Feb 2022 103,195 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs scored.

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

Rear brake discs corroded.

Under trays fitted on.

Pass 9 Feb 2021 97,556 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 97,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted and under strian (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 93,212 miles

windscreen has chip less than 40mm inside swept area

Fail 21 Feb 2020 93,212 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

windscreen has chip less than 40mm inside swept area

Pass 7 Feb 2019 81,025 miles

Offside Front suspension top mounting slight play

small chip in screen

Fail 7 Feb 2019 81,025 miles

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

Offside Front suspension top mounting slight play

small chip in screen

Pass 20 Feb 2018 77,445 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 77,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 76,066 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 74,472 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 74,472 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 60,082 miles

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

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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GF12 GWV is a 2012 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GF12 GWV, 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 GF12 GWV registered?

GF12 GWV is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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The MOT history for GF12 GWV shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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