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WK05 VRU

2005 Renault Trafic

Multi-colour Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

129,752 mi
Last recorded129,752 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK05 VRU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 129,752 miles

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

o/s front tyre wearing slightly on inner & outer edge

Fail 2 Jul 2026 129,749 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

o/s front tyre wearing slightly on inner & outer edge

Pass 3 Jul 2025 127,890 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 127,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 126,064 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2024 126,061 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 123,889 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive Turbo oil feed pipe leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 120,786 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 118,427 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2021 118,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

n/s front tyre wearing on inner & outer edge

Pass 2 Jul 2020 117,667 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2020 117,658 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 115,109 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 May 2019 115,107 miles

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

Front Exhaust system insecure Clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Earth fault? (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Apr 2018 111,460 miles

Both front discs very badly worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2017 109,079 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2017 109,079 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2016 106,571 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal and o/s (2.3.3b)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 May 2016 106,571 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal and o/s (2.3.3b)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 May 2015 103,673 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 103,673 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 May 2014 100,478 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 97,485 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2013 97,483 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 92,227 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Mar 2012 92,225 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2011 88,550 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 80,674 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 68,564 miles

Slight play in nearside & offside of steering rack.

Slight split on end of nearside front wiper blade.

Small chip in offside of windscreen.

Pass 27 Mar 2008 51,051 miles

Unable to see condition of rear inner brake pads.

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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WK05 VRU is a 2005 Renault Trafic in Multi-colour with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 WK05 VRU, 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 WK05 VRU registered?

WK05 VRU is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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