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VU05 XDR

2005 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

166,941 mi
Last recorded166,941 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 XDR
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 166,941 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside inner steering rack joint has slight play

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 161,363 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 153,051 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 153,051 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 146,249 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2023 146,245 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 137,804 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 130,102 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 130,102 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing lens missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 122,389 miles

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

Offside Rear light lens slightly discoloured

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 113,865 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 105,925 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources bulb 12v5w capless (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 105,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources bulb 12v5w capless (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 99,408 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 99,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 92,229 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 92,229 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 84,686 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 84,686 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 76,680 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 68,230 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 59,842 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 51,705 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 40,266 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 33,190 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 25,708 miles

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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VU05 XDR is a 2005 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2005 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 110,454 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 VU05 XDR, 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 21 years old, this Renault Trafic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VU05 XDR registered?

VU05 XDR is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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The MOT history for VU05 XDR shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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