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AJ08 VCW

2008 Peugeot 206

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

99,346 mi
Last recorded99,346 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Peugeot 20652,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 VCW
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 99,346 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 May 2025 99,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 May 2024 93,549 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024 93,546 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2023 89,722 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Nov 2022 88,887 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Nov 2021 86,675 miles

Front Wiper blades slight smearing.

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Nov 2020 82,717 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2019 71,798 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 67,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 64,072 miles

all 4 tyres worn/wearing unevenly

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Nov 2017 64,072 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all 4 tyres worn/wearing unevenly

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 54,696 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Various small chips across windscreen

Pass 20 Nov 2015 48,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight Play In Both Ends Of Steering Rack

Fail 20 Nov 2015 48,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight Play In Both Ends Of Steering Rack

Pass 18 Feb 2015 44,965 miles

front brake pads aprox 80% worn

Pass 17 Feb 2014 38,806 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 38,806 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 33,230 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 27,337 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 21,716 miles

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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AJ08 VCW is a 2008 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol 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 AJ08 VCW, 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 AJ08 VCW registered?

AJ08 VCW is a 2008 Peugeot 206, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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