2018 Peugeot 208 1.2L Petrol · BU18 GYJ
2018 Peugeot 208 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 33,311 miles. MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 208
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,311 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BU18 GYJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2026
- 33,311 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BU18 GYJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Peugeot 208 (BU18 GYJ) between March 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
BU18 GYJ Mileage History
- 23/03/202217,449 mi
- 17/03/202321,152 mi+3,703 mi
- 11/03/202424,917 mi+3,765 mi
- 10/03/202529,295 mi+4,378 mi
- 19/03/202633,311 mi+4,016 mi
Average of roughly 3,976 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Peugeot 208 (Gen 1)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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