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DY16 VGU

2016 Peugeot 208

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,011 mi
Last recorded75,011 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Peugeot 20840,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY16 VGU
MakePeugeot
Model208
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 75,011 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 73,015 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 64,599 miles

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 12 Jul 2022 51,267 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 51,266 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and puncture (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 38,762 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2021 38,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 31,863 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 19,719 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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DY16 VGU is a 2016 Peugeot 208 in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 Peugeot 208 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 40,178 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 10 years old, this Peugeot 208 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DY16 VGU registered?

DY16 VGU is a 2016 Peugeot 208, first registered on 11 April 2016.

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