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AV62 VUG

2012 Peugeot 208

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,964 mi
Last recorded89,964 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Peugeot 20854,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 VUG
MakePeugeot
Model208
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2026 89,964 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2025 86,620 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 81,978 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 81,978 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 73,961 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 73,961 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 61,789 miles

exhaust flexy deteriorated

Fail 9 Dec 2021 61,603 miles

Central Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leaking at front (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 51,024 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 46,378 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 46,378 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 42,117 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 37,582 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 32,379 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 27,341 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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AV62 VUG is a 2012 Peugeot 208 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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AV62 VUG is a 2012 Peugeot 208, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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