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G536 VMD

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,894 mi
Last recorded166,894 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG536 VMD
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 166,894 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 166,652 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 166,371 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 166,371 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 165,255 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 164,904 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 164,112 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play end link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks,, recommend attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s headlamp reflector tarnished

o/s reverse light not working

rear exhaust mounting rubbers slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust silencer box, slightly deteriorated

vehicle in "very good" condition for age.

Fail 15 May 2019 164,112 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play end link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks,, recommend attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s headlamp reflector tarnished

o/s reverse light not working

rear exhaust mounting rubbers slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust silencer box, slightly deteriorated

vehicle in "very good" condition for age.

Pass 27 Jun 2018 163,784 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 163,354 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 163,354 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 160,011 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust mountings deteriated

spare wheel missing

Fail 24 Sep 2010 160,011 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust mountings deteriated

spare wheel missing

Pass 22 Feb 2010 159,841 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Feb 2010 159,841 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?

Based on 591,894 MOT tests across 102,651 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
3,166
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
102,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,839
constant velocity joint gaiter split 30,509
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 29,342
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,791
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21,794
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G536 VMD is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 105,920 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 205 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 43,839 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G536 VMD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 205 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 37 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G536 VMD registered?

G536 VMD is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 2 August 1989.

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