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BF62 VLP

2012 Peugeot 208

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

89,044 mi
Last recorded89,044 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Peugeot 20854,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 VLP
MakePeugeot
Model208
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 89,044 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair drums fitted travel parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

fuel additive tank damage

Fail 19 Nov 2025 89,044 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair drums fitted travel parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

fuel additive tank damage

Pass 26 Nov 2024 83,966 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front suspension anti roll links differ steel/ aluminium

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

fuel additive/ pat fluid tank damaged

Fail 26 Nov 2024 83,966 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front suspension anti roll links differ steel/ aluminium

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

fuel additive/ pat fluid tank damaged

Fail 15 Nov 2024 83,961 miles

Offside Lower Sub-frame insecurely attached fixing bolt broken /missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 81,282 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side rear near axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 81,281 miles

Exhaust system insecure front mounting broken after flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rear mounting broken near rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side rear near axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 77,251 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 77,251 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 73,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 73,925 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 73,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 69,922 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 53,262 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 53,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 35,249 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 19,756 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 13,595 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 13,502 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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BF62 VLP is a 2012 Peugeot 208 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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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BF62 VLP is a 2012 Peugeot 208, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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