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YB12 VGU

2012 Renault Traffic

White Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,456 mi
Last recorded119,456 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Traffic113,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 VGU
MakeRenault
ModelTraffic
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 119,456 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 27 Jan 2026 119,456 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 115,456 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2025 115,456 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 108,649 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 108,649 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both FRONT (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure bOTH fRONT (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 100,055 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 86,809 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 76,225 miles

Central stop lamp not working

Pass 27 Jan 2020 69,407 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 68,952 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 65,823 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 63,336 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 63,335 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 58,926 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 49,101 miles

n/s side trim missing

Fail 17 Jun 2015 49,101 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

n/s side trim missing

How Reliable is the Renault Traffic?

Based on 4,751 MOT tests across 364 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
5,694
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
364
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 170
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 147
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 129
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 107
position lamp(s) not working 102
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YB12 VGU is a 2012 Renault Traffic in White with a 1,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Renault Traffic models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 113,093 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 Traffic fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 170 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YB12 VGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Traffic typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 14 years old, this Renault Traffic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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YB12 VGU is a 2012 Renault Traffic, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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