2013 Peugeot 208 1.4L Diesel · FG13 VCJ
2013 Peugeot 208 (1.4L, diesel). First registered 21 May 2013. Recorded mileage 111,594 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 208
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,594 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FG13 VCJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2026
- 111,594 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FG13 VCJ 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 2013 Peugeot 208 (FG13 VCJ) between August 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”.
FG13 VCJ Mileage History
- 16/08/202492,661 mi
- 22/08/2025103,817 mi+11,156 mi
- 27/05/2026111,586 mi+7,769 mi
- 09/06/2026111,593 mi+7 mi
- 09/06/2026111,594 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 10,442 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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