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YB12 VHR

2012 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,000 mi
Last recorded136,000 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 VHR
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 136,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 132,799 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 132,768 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

oil low

Pass 6 Sep 2023 127,073 miles

coolant is low

park brake 17%

Fail 6 Sep 2023 127,072 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

coolant is low

park brake 17%

Pass 3 Sep 2022 123,032 miles

30% rear brake imbalance (limit)

park brake cable deteriorating

Pass 28 Aug 2021 116,740 miles

front tyres worn

o/s/f brake starting to bind on

park brake cable deteriorating

Pass 4 Jun 2020 110,732 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 106,096 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 106,023 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light n/w (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted edge of rim dent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front top supension mount brg slightly worn

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jun 2017 87,870 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jun 2016 63,390 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 44,115 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 44,115 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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YB12 VHR is a 2012 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YB12 VHR, 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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What year was YB12 VHR registered?

YB12 VHR is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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