2014 Renault Trafic 1.6L Diesel · GL56 VLL

The Renault Trafic presents as roadworthy following its most recent test on 15 September 2025 at 86,901 miles, where the tester recorded no defects. The maintenance trend is stable. The vehicle passed cleanly in October 2023 at 80,699 miles, October 2024 at 83,758 miles, and again in September 2025. Two failed tests appear in the record, on 9 October 2023 at 80,691 miles and 4 September 2025 at 86,790 miles, yet both list no defects recorded. This pattern suggests administrative or presentation anomalies at the testing station rather than mechanical faults, as the same-day or near-immediate re-tests resulted in passes without listed advisories. Annual mileage sits at roughly 7,242 miles across the 12-year life, a typical figure for a light commercial van of this age. The gap between the October 2023 pass at 80,699 miles and the October 2024 pass at 83,758 miles shows only 3,059 miles covered in that year, indicating lighter use or periods off the road. From October 2024 to September 2025 the van added 3,143 miles. The record is sparse and clean, with no advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions across any entry. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and underbody condition, as MOT passes with no defects recorded do not capture wear below advisory thresholds. The twin fail-pass pairs without listed faults warrant confirmation that the V5C and DVSA portal align and that no suppressed advisory history exists. Given the Trafic's age, examine the front suspension arms, drive shafts, and rear axle mounts for fatigue not yet flagged. Check the brake calipers and handbrake mechanism for binding, and inspect sills and chassis rails for rust given the vehicle's low annual use which can promote standing moisture corrosion. The clean record implies reasonable upkeep, but the unexplained 2023 and 2025 failures mean a verifying test drive and ramp inspection remain prudent before purchase.