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FD08 VGU

2008 Peugeot 3008

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

188,438 mi
Last recorded188,438 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Peugeot 300862,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 VGU
MakePeugeot
Model3008
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 188,438 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 180,609 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2025 180,334 miles

Emissions unable to be completed overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 169,849 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 148,804 miles

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

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

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

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))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 148,804 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 138,531 miles

Fan stays on

Gearbox oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2019 138,175 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 138,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2018 120,327 miles

Nearside front tyre deteriorated

Fail 2 Apr 2018 120,327 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2017 118,905 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 118,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 117,043 miles

Offside Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Fail 15 Mar 2016 117,043 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Pass 2 Apr 2015 71,377 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

both front inner wing cowlings insecure

Fail 1 Apr 2015 71,377 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front bumper insecure

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front inner wing cowlings insecure

Pass 2 Jul 2014 68,847 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 68,847 miles

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 May 2013 58,627 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Fail 31 May 2013 58,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 45,752 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 45,752 miles

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

How Reliable is the Peugeot 3008?

Based on 1,383,456 MOT tests across 143,593 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
6,868
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
143,593
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13,051
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,863
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FD08 VGU is a 2008 Peugeot 3008 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 2008 Peugeot 3008 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 62,053 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Peugeot 3008 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 13,051 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD08 VGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 3008 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 18 years old, this Peugeot 3008 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FD08 VGU is a 2008 Peugeot 3008, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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