2012 Peugeot 508 2.0L Diesel · DL12 GJO
2012 Peugeot 508 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 166,615 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 508
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,615 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DL12 GJO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2026
- 166,615 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DL12 GJO 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 2012 Peugeot 508 (DL12 GJO) between June 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front bush has fell out (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front bush has fell out (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
DL12 GJO Mileage History
- 06/06/2023139,940 mi
- 18/01/2024146,868 mi+6,928 mi
- 17/01/2025154,830 mi+7,962 mi
- 27/01/2025154,842 mi+12 mi
- 21/01/2026166,615 mi+11,773 mi
Average of roughly 10,151 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Peugeot 508 (Gen 1)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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