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VN56 VBU

2007 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

112,138 mi
Last recorded112,138 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Peugeot 20652,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 VBU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2026 112,138 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle bearing (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bearing (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 108,386 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear axle bearing slight play

few areas of corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2023 104,854 miles

Front Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS and OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS and OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS and OS chassis legs have surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 102,821 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS and OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS and OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion to the OSF floor area

Pass 7 Jan 2022 99,039 miles

Front Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS and OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 96,635 miles

Front Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS and OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 96,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Space saver fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS and OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 93,861 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020

Brake performance not tested Due to brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Fuel tank insecure Fuel tank strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2019 90,572 miles

Front Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel tank strap corroded

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS and OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspect leak from injector seal,unable to see which one as engine covers are fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2018 87,100 miles

Front coil spring corroded NS and OS (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 82,018 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded NS and OS (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel tank strap corroded

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

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2016 77,130 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2016 77,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 70,707 miles

air bag light came on whilst on test then reset ok

Fail 13 Jan 2014 66,350 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear exhaust bracket corroded through

Pass 13 Jan 2014 66,350 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded through

Pass 11 Jan 2013 62,358 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 62,358 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 50,457 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 42,717 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 31,654 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 31,654 miles

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

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

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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VN56 VBU is a 2007 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2007 Peugeot 206 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 52,124 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 VN56 VBU, 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 19 years old, this Peugeot 206 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VN56 VBU is a 2007 Peugeot 206, first registered on 12 January 2007.

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