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EA56 VWL

2006 Peugeot 206

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

49,875 mi
Last recorded49,875 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Peugeot 20658,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 VWL
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 49,875 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 49,042 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 48,104 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 48,101 miles

Power steering component leaking pressure switch (2.1.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 47,018 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 45,867 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 45,865 miles

Power steering component leaking pressure switch (2.1.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 44,440 miles

temporary repair o/s door mirror

Fail 9 Nov 2020 44,439 miles

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

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

temporary repair o/s door mirror

Pass 11 Nov 2019 43,332 miles

1 element of centre stop light not working

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 41,897 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 Oct 2017 40,237 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

temporary repair o/s door mirror

Fail 2 Oct 2017 40,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

temporary repair o/s door mirror

Pass 19 Oct 2016 38,583 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 36,752 miles

Items removed from drivers view prior to test.

N/s/r tyre 2mm and slight distortion inner edge.

Temporary repair o/s door mirror.

Pass 14 Oct 2014 34,844 miles

1 segment high level brake light not working.

Both front tyres outer sidewalls damaged.

Both front tyres worn low on edges.

Deterioation rear silencer.

Motif removed rear view mirror.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Temp repair drivers door mirror.

Pass 15 Oct 2013 32,568 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

damage to outer sidewalls on both front tyres

front brake discs corroded

nearside rear tyre blocked/ distorted inner edge

Fail 15 Oct 2013 32,568 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

damage to outer sidewalls on both front tyres

front brake discs corroded

nearside rear tyre blocked/ distorted inner edge

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2012 29,760 miles

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2011 26,755 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs slightly worn/ corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2010 23,926 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 21,231 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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EA56 VWL is a 2006 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2006 Peugeot 206 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 58,795 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 EA56 VWL, 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 20 years old, this Peugeot 206 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EA56 VWL registered?

EA56 VWL is a 2006 Peugeot 206, first registered on 18 November 2006.

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