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Y501 VBL

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

74,259 mi
Last recorded74,259 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY501 VBL
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 74,259 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive g box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn bearing (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 74,251 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive g box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn bearing (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 70,627 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 65,863 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 64,594 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box and exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 60,958 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear section at connection . (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 56,382 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section, (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 51,908 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 50,554 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 50,988 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section, (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer tread shoulder,

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre perishing,

Pass 9 May 2017 50,078 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 49,397 miles

exhaust system slightly deteriorated / has a minor leak

Pass 9 May 2015 48,872 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pads appear low

Fail 27 Apr 2015 48,870 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pads appear low

Pass 15 Jan 2013 47,345 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2013 47,331 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 44,706 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 42,460 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 42,460 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 39,391 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 36,785 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 33,823 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 29,082 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot 306?

Based on 3,183,877 MOT tests across 366,849 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
6,297
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
366,849
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 180,645
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 178,447
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 118,536
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 108,455
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 102,612
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Y501 VBL is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2001 Peugeot 306 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 85,498 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 306 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 180,645 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y501 VBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 306 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 25 years old, this Peugeot 306 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y501 VBL registered?

Y501 VBL is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 10 July 2001.

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