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BG51 VCP

2001 Peugeot 206

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

20,004 mi
Last recorded20,004 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 VCP
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 20,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 19,830 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 19,830 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 26 Oct 2024 19,830 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 19,708 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 19,445 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 19,397 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 19,284 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 18,398 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 18,398 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 18,058 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 17,909 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 17,909 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 17,636 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 17,424 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm rear bush beginning to split

Fail 27 Oct 2015 17,416 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front suspension arm rear bush beginning to split

Fail 27 Oct 2014 16,012 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside wiper blade splitting.

Pass 27 Oct 2014 16,012 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside wiper blade splitting.

Pass 17 Oct 2013 15,016 miles

nsf outer driveshaft boot is slightly insecure on driveshaft, but is preventing ingress of dirt

nsr tyre tread is cracked towards outer sidewall

osr tyre tread cracked towards outer sidewall

Pass 13 Nov 2012 13,732 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 13,732 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Nov 2011 13,076 miles

nsf tyre cracked

osf tyre slightly cracked

slight play in nsf ball joint

Pass 12 Nov 2010 12,289 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 12,289 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 11,419 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 11,419 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 10,225 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 8,985 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front outer driveshaft boot has slight leak.

Pass 7 Nov 2006 7,014 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 6,133 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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BG51 VCP is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2001 Peugeot 206 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 67,765 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 BG51 VCP, 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 25 years old, this Peugeot 206 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BG51 VCP is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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