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VE61 TLZ

2012 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

91,183 mi
Last recorded91,183 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 TLZ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 91,183 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 88,457 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 88,457 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 86,862 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 84,445 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats ()

Fail 21 Feb 2023 84,443 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats ()

Pass 1 Mar 2022 77,956 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 77,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 71,607 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 71,607 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended wont release under tension (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended wont release under tension (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended multiple rear - wont release under tension (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 66,823 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 60,985 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 60,936 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged centre (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 57,186 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Centre (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 57,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracked on inner edge of sidewalls (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Centre (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 48,893 miles

Both wiper blades split

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 40,841 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 34,588 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 34,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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VE61 TLZ is a 2012 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VE61 TLZ, 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 VE61 TLZ registered?

VE61 TLZ is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 20 February 2012.

Is VE61 TLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE61 TLZ shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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