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D129 VVW

1987 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,321 mi
Last recorded116,321 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD129 VVW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 116,321 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 113,966 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

corrosion to floor

Fail 5 Apr 2024 113,966 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

corrosion to floor

Pass 3 May 2022 109,560 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 106,132 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 103,359 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 103,358 miles

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety Oil leaking onto exhaust manifold (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2019 98,043 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 97,734 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 96,878 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 91,919 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 90,858 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 89,953 miles

advise nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 28 Mar 2008 88,645 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 87,046 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2007 87,024 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2006 85,530 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 85,530 miles

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

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside parking brake cable outer damaged and cable corroded

oil leak

How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?

Based on 591,894 MOT tests across 102,651 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
3,166
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
102,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,839
constant velocity joint gaiter split 30,509
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 29,342
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,791
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21,794
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D129 VVW is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1987 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 100,396 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 205 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 43,839 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D129 VVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 205 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 39 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D129 VVW registered?

D129 VVW is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 22 April 1987.

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The MOT history for D129 VVW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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