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VN02 GVW

2002 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

143,630 mi
Last recorded143,630 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Renault Trafic113,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN02 GVW
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 143,630 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 134,931 miles

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

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

SRS lamp came on briefly during test

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack joints, both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 134,931 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

SRS lamp came on briefly during test

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack joints, both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 119,436 miles

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

grease around offside outer cv boot

Fail 31 Jul 2019 119,434 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

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

nearside wiperblade split

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

SRS warning lamp came on briefly during test

grease around offside outer cv boot

rear service brake efficiency poor, overall service brake efficiency only just met minimum requirements

Pass 19 Jul 2018 108,123 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 155,552 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 105,548 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper attachment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both inner rack joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear position lamps & indicators interacting slightly

Pass 10 Jul 2017 96,447 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 96,261 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 87,996 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 81,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 74,785 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 69,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 69,675 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 62,632 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 55,661 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 55,661 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 47,801 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 42,659 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 42,659 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 May 2008 37,791 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 37,791 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2007 35,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2006 27,328 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 27,328 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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VN02 GVW is a 2002 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2002 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 113,047 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 VN02 GVW, 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 24 years old, this Renault Trafic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VN02 GVW is a 2002 Renault Trafic, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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