2012 Renault Trafic 2.0L Diesel · GL12 YCB
2012 Renault Trafic (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 179,226 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT TRAFIC
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,226 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL12 YCB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/06/2026
- 179,226 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL12 YCB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Renault Trafic (GL12 YCB) between January 2025 and June 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak dpf pressure hose split (8.2.2.1 (b))”.
GL12 YCB Mileage History
- 28/01/2025175,583 mi
- 10/02/2025175,605 mi+22 mi
- 23/04/2026178,767 mi+3,162 mi
- 26/06/2026179,227 mi+460 mi
- 29/06/2026179,226 mi-1 mi
Average of roughly 2,573 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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