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GL55 VZA

2006 Peugeot 206

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,122 mi
Last recorded87,122 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Peugeot 20658,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 VZA
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 87,122 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 87,122 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Fail 14 May 2026 87,116 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp interacting with indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

engine oil leaks

o/s drive shaft seal leaking

o/s inner cv joint inpoor condition

Pass 7 May 2025 85,581 miles

Central Rear fuel tank strap/ cradle corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached slightly loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 3 May 2024 82,200 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 76,233 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 May 2022 68,440 miles

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

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

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

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

advise nearside and offside steering tie rod s slightlyworn

Fail 4 May 2022 68,440 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

advise nearside and offside steering tie rod s slightlyworn

Pass 22 Mar 2021 60,837 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 60,822 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 57,034 miles

Front slight play in inner steering joint

Pass 1 Feb 2019 52,938 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both rear tyres are perishing and are now fourteen years old

Fail 1 Feb 2019 52,938 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both rear tyres are perishing and are now fourteen years old

Pass 1 Feb 2018 47,886 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perishing.

Pass 1 Feb 2017 44,402 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear tyres perishing.

Pass 5 Feb 2016 41,062 miles

both rear tyres perishing.

slight play in both steering rack inner joints.

Fail 5 Feb 2016 41,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres perishing.

slight play in both steering rack inner joints.

Pass 4 Feb 2015 36,682 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres perishing slightly.

Pass 4 Feb 2014 32,332 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 32,332 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 27,468 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Feb 2012 22,797 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 2 Feb 2012 22,797 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 1 Feb 2011 19,300 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 19,300 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 16,043 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 11,711 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 11,711 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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GL55 VZA is a 2006 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GL55 VZA, 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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GL55 VZA is a 2006 Peugeot 206, first registered on 23 February 2006.

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