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AO62 VXW

2012 Peugeot 208

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,602 mi
Last recorded125,602 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Peugeot 20854,152 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 VXW
MakePeugeot
Model208
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 125,602 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 125,596 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2024 111,056 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 109,451 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition cracked (3.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

handbrake long travel

Pass 9 Jan 2024 105,328 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 103,382 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 103,381 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 99,386 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 94,070 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 94,070 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 89,720 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 78,729 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 69,900 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 56,728 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 43,586 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot 208?

Based on 1,882,992 MOT tests across 192,984 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
5,275
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
192,984
On UK Roads
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AO62 VXW is a 2012 Peugeot 208 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Peugeot 208 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 54,152 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Peugeot 208 typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Peugeot 208 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO62 VXW is a 2012 Peugeot 208, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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