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VU55 XVG

2005 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

161,532 mi
Last recorded161,532 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 XVG
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 161,532 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 161,532 miles

Nearside Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 151,723 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 151,719 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 142,126 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 142,125 miles

Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 138,233 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 138,233 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 136,201 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop broken

Fail 23 Mar 2020 136,201 miles

Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear bump stop broken

Pass 21 Mar 2019 133,115 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2019 133,115 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 129,285 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 124,517 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 117,512 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 117,512 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 116,872 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 108,243 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 96,529 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r bumper insecure, but not protruding width of vehicle

Fail 14 Nov 2013 96,528 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

n/s/r bumper insecure, but not protruding width of vehicle

Pass 14 Nov 2012 82,948 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 82,948 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 69,192 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 69,192 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2010 58,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 58,434 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2009 40,473 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 40,473 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 30,862 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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VU55 XVG is a 2005 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 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 VU55 XVG, 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 VU55 XVG registered?

VU55 XVG is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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