2018 Peugeot 308 1.2L Petrol · LR18 VTW
2018 Peugeot 308 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 51,730 miles. MOT valid until 26 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 308
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,730 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR18 VTW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2026
- 51,730 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR18 VTW 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 308 (LR18 VTW) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 May 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: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))”.
LR18 VTW Mileage History
- 22/05/202438,412 mi
- 23/05/202438,413 mi+1 mi
- 01/05/202545,335 mi+6,922 mi
- 28/05/202651,730 mi+6,395 mi
- 28/05/202651,730 mi
Average of roughly 6,609 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Peugeot 308 (T9)
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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