CarVerify

Free Car Check

VU11 WCV

2011 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

186,874 mi
Last recorded186,874 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Trafic102,258 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU11 WCV
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 186,874 miles

Nearside Front Suspension Top Mount Rough From Lock To Lock

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 186,874 miles

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking Steering Rack Boot (2.1.5 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension Top Mount Rough From Lock To Lock

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 182,456 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 182,454 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Hazard warning switch faulty Damageded but still works (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 173,158 miles

no tread on inside edge on o/s/f tyre

Fail 18 Jul 2023 172,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

no tread on inside edge on o/s/f tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2022 162,530 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 162,530 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 151,239 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Jul 2021 151,237 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe to hose union (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jul 2020 141,147 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front getting close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

lower gearbox mounting worn slightly

rear brake disc worn not weakened

Fail 24 Jul 2020 141,072 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps rear number plate light (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up rough also (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front getting close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

lower gearbox mounting worn slightly

rear brake disc worn not weakened

Pass 2 Aug 2019 132,372 miles

offside front inner rack end slight play

Fail 2 Aug 2019 132,372 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps rear (4.7.2 (a))

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

offside front inner rack end slight play

Pass 17 Aug 2018 121,554 miles

both front inner rack ends slight play

front and rear brake disc worn not weakened

offside front drop link slight play

Fail 17 Aug 2018 121,554 miles

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

both front inner rack ends slight play

front and rear brake disc worn not weakened

offside front drop link slight play

Pass 9 Sep 2017 110,195 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 110,194 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 99,411 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 89,041 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 78,346 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front rear brake disc worn and lipped slightly

nearside rear shock slight misting oil

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
Full Renault Trafic reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VU11 WCV is a 2011 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 2011 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 102,258 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 VU11 WCV, 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 15 years old, this Renault Trafic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VU11 WCV?

You can check the full history of VU11 WCV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VU11 WCV registered?

VU11 WCV is a 2011 Renault Trafic, first registered on 29 June 2011.

Is VU11 WCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU11 WCV 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.

Does VU11 WCV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VU11 WCV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.