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AO61 VFG

2012 Peugeot 5008

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,867 mi
Last recorded129,867 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Peugeot 500872,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 VFG
MakePeugeot
Model5008
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 129,867 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2026 129,867 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 123,067 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 114,524 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 104,544 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 90,484 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 90,484 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 77,006 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 71,320 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing thin on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 65,833 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 59,501 miles

Central Rear child seat fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2017 54,611 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 46,592 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 46,346 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)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 35,437 miles

emissions too clean to register

How Reliable is the Peugeot 5008?

Based on 324,566 MOT tests across 35,688 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,987
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
35,688
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,812
Stop lamp not working 2,581
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,348
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AO61 VFG is a 2012 Peugeot 5008 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Peugeot 5008 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 72,856 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 5008 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO61 VFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 5008 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Peugeot 5008 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO61 VFG is a 2012 Peugeot 5008, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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