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WL61 GKG

2012 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

181,809 mi
Last recorded181,809 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL61 GKG
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 181,809 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 181,809 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 170,917 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 170,915 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 160,929 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Top strut mounting has slight lift

Fail 24 Apr 2024 160,929 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Top strut mounting has slight lift

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 150,952 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2023 150,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 148,693 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 148,693 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front trialing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 141,803 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 141,740 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2019 131,972 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 123,718 miles

Both rear tyres worn on outer tread, nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Under shields fitted to vehicle obscuring some under body components

Pass 19 Jan 2017 104,923 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 19 Jan 2017 104,923 miles

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

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

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 13 Jan 2016 82,591 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 62,558 miles

n/side front fog light glass broken

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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WL61 GKG is a 2012 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2012 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 100,264 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 WL61 GKG, 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 14 years old, this Renault Trafic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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WL61 GKG is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 16 January 2012.

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