2012 Peugeot 508 2.0L Diesel · MK12 OWJ
2012 Peugeot 508 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 118,812 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 508
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,812 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MK12 OWJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/06/2026
- 118,812 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MK12 OWJ 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 (MK12 OWJ) between March 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 June 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: Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
MK12 OWJ Mileage History
- 15/03/202396,182 mi
- 13/02/2024108,367 mi+12,185 mi
- 24/03/2025114,181 mi+5,814 mi
- 19/05/2026118,812 mi+4,631 mi
- 15/06/2026118,812 mi
Average of roughly 6,958 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Peugeot 508 (Gen 1)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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