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VU12 HYF

2012 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,112 mi
Last recorded104,112 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 HYF
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 104,112 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 104,043 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play cable snapped (1.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 99,557 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 95,465 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2024

Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2023 90,183 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 90,183 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 84,053 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 76,836 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 70,365 miles

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))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 61,845 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 53,512 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 45,106 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 34,605 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 26,010 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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VU12 HYF is a 2012 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 VU12 HYF, 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 VU12 HYF registered?

VU12 HYF is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is VU12 HYF safe to buy?

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