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DV55 VPK

2005 Renault Traffic

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Dec 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

168,123 mi
Last recorded168,123 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Traffic103,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 VPK
MakeRenault
ModelTraffic
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 168,123 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2025 168,104 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Into flexible Hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Into flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 164,795 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Trailing arm Front mounting points on chassis in front of rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 163,123 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 163,097 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 161,022 miles

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

Offside Rear Hand brake performance

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 159,287 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 156,624 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 152,473 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 152,421 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Both Front to rear brake pipes . (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 148,172 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 148,160 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 144,474 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 144,474 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 May 2016 140,372 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 140,372 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 135,942 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 122,135 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 122,135 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 114,190 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 107,005 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 106,976 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 91,494 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 91,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Dec 2008 78,865 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 78,865 miles

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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DV55 VPK is a 2005 Renault Traffic in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2005 Renault Traffic models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 103,152 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 DV55 VPK, 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 21 years old, this Renault Traffic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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DV55 VPK is a 2005 Renault Traffic, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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