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BL12 VCW

2012 Peugeot 308

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

30,377 mi
Last recorded30,377 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Peugeot 30866,434 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 VCW
MakePeugeot
Model308
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 30,377 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 13 Mar 2025 24,028 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 23,633 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 23,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 23,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 22,632 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 22,145 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 21,168 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 19,590 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 17,331 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 14,725 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 11,987 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot 308?

Based on 2,311,933 MOT tests across 194,298 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
6,611
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
194,298
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36,667
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 24,928
brake binding 15,321
coil spring broken 14,587
Registration plate lamp not working 14,149
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BL12 VCW is a 2012 Peugeot 308 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Peugeot 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 66,434 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 308 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 36,667 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL12 VCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 308 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Peugeot 308 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL12 VCW registered?

BL12 VCW is a 2012 Peugeot 308, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is BL12 VCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL12 VCW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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