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VU18 VSM

2018 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,427 mi
Last recorded118,427 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Renault Trafic66,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU18 VSM
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 118,427 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 112,574 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 106,531 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 94,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 94,378 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 81,140 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 64,760 miles

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

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

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

Undertray fitted obscuring view

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 VSM is a 2018 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VU18 VSM, 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 VSM registered?

VU18 VSM is a 2018 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 March 2018.

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The MOT history for VU18 VSM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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