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WG05 VDR

2005 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

162,043 mi
Last recorded162,043 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 VDR
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 162,043 miles

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

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))

Fail 20 Jan 2024 161,980 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective broken and has sharp edges (4.2.1 (b))

Front Inner 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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge an close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 155,255 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed will not clasp (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 155,255 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed will not clasp (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 148,814 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 148,814 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front seat belt lazy return

bonnet stay clip broken

Pass 11 Sep 2020 142,593 miles

Nearside Front Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 142,458 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 138,192 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 138,192 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 123,364 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 123,364 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 116,192 miles

Both rear tyres bald on edges not full tread depth

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 105,362 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 105,362 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 95,769 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 95,769 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 91,460 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 91,460 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 83,441 miles

nearside wiper arm worn at hinge

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 83,441 miles

nearside wiper arm worn at hinge

Pass 29 Sep 2012 75,513 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 75,513 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 69,551 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 69,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 59,909 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 49,240 miles

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play near-side steering rack arm

Pass 30 Jun 2008 37,356 miles

screen cracked

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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WG05 VDR is a 2005 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WG05 VDR, 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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WG05 VDR is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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