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YB12 VHX

2012 Renault Traffic

White Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

217,535 mi
Last recorded217,535 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Traffic113,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 217,535 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 217,535 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 217,092 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 210,688 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 200,144 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 197,406 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 192,705 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 186,150 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 161,900 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 143,075 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 138,309 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush slight cracking (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel trim missing

Offside Front wheel trim missing

Fail 12 Jun 2017 138,309 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush slight cracking (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel trim missing

Offside Front wheel trim missing

Pass 6 Jun 2016 107,392 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 107,392 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 75,395 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 75,395 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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 VHX is a 2012 Renault Traffic in White with a 1,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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