2012 Peugeot 208 1.0L Petrol · LO62 GWJ
2012 Peugeot 208 (1.0L, petrol). First registered 20 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 81,843 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 208
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,843 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LO62 GWJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/07/2026
- 81,843 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LO62 GWJ 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 208 (LO62 GWJ) between June 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
LO62 GWJ Mileage History
- 21/06/202368,463 mi
- 10/10/202473,249 mi+4,786 mi
- 14/07/202574,487 mi+1,238 mi
- 15/07/202574,489 mi+2 mi
- 08/07/202681,843 mi+7,354 mi
Average of roughly 4,391 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: Below Average
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