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FG13 VCU

2013 Peugeot 208

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,249 mi
Last recorded141,249 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Peugeot 20852,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG13 VCU
MakePeugeot
Model208
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 141,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 136,935 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 131,536 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 131,536 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 124,989 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 113,697 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2021 108,178 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 100,667 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 100,640 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 89,731 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 89,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 89,720 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 79,371 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 69,673 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 57,514 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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FG13 VCU is a 2013 Peugeot 208 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2013 Peugeot 208 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 52,211 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 13 years old, this Peugeot 208 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FG13 VCU is a 2013 Peugeot 208, first registered on 4 June 2013.

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