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VU18 UTE

2018 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,887 mi
Last recorded63,887 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Renault Trafic66,056 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU18 UTE
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 63,887 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 63,887 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass cracked and casing broken (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly splitting in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 59,658 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 13 Jun 2024 49,950 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2024 49,950 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 37,227 miles

Offside Front undertray damaged

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 19,419 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 16,189 miles

Nearside mirror damaged

Rear brake discs rusty possible lack of use ?

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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VU18 UTE is a 2018 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 66,056 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 VU18 UTE, 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 8 years old, this Renault Trafic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VU18 UTE registered?

VU18 UTE is a 2018 Renault Trafic, first registered on 28 June 2018.

Is VU18 UTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU18 UTE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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