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SY62 VGV

2012 Peugeot 508

White Electric diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

145,133 mi
Last recorded145,133 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Peugeot 50889,326 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY62 VGV
MakePeugeot
Model508
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 145,133 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 145,127 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 136,361 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 136,358 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Detached from backing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 128,213 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 128,213 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 120,574 miles

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2021 112,548 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 112,548 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 103,413 miles

n/s/r tyre damaged on outer side wall

Fail 23 Dec 2020 103,413 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

n/s/r tyre damaged on outer side wall

Pass 17 Dec 2019 90,435 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 72,852 miles

hand brake just passed tested 19%

Pass 19 Dec 2017 62,958 miles

n/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/f tyre 2.5mm

Fail 18 Dec 2017 62,958 miles

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

n/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/f tyre 2.5mm

Pass 3 Jan 2017 52,452 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 36,430 miles

Child seat fitted unable to check rear seat belt

How Reliable is the Peugeot 508?

Based on 238,483 MOT tests across 24,271 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
8,388
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
24,271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,335
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,050
Registration plate lamp not working 1,126
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SY62 VGV is a 2012 Peugeot 508 in White with a 1,997cc electric diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2012 Peugeot 508 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 89,326 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 508 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,335 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SY62 VGV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 508 typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Peugeot 508 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SY62 VGV is a 2012 Peugeot 508, first registered on 23 November 2012.

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