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AC08 VBP

2008 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

109,456 mi
Last recorded109,456 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Peugeot 20652,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 VBP
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 109,456 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 107,206 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 105,785 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 103,508 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 99,840 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2022 99,840 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 95,183 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 95,183 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 91,350 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 91,350 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 86,391 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 79,983 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 73,084 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 73,084 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2016 65,850 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 May 2016 65,850 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 59,277 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 May 2014 53,031 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2013 47,235 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 40,996 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 31,901 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the Peugeot 206?

Based on 9,831,622 MOT tests across 644,158 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
5,510
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
644,158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 446,851
Registration plate lamp not working 342,991
position lamp(s) not working 334,912
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 262,537
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 219,688
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AC08 VBP is a 2008 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Peugeot 206 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 52,458 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 206 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 446,851 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AC08 VBP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 206 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Peugeot 206 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AC08 VBP registered?

AC08 VBP is a 2008 Peugeot 206, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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