2012 Peugeot 508 2.0L Diesel · NJ12 LWP
2012 Peugeot 508 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 111,962 miles. MOT expired on 29 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 508
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,962 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NJ12 LWP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 26/06/2026
- 111,962 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NJ12 LWP 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 (NJ12 LWP) between May 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (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: “Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both bulbs not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
NJ12 LWP Mileage History
- 27/05/202386,683 mi
- 31/05/202494,871 mi+8,188 mi
- 14/05/2025102,964 mi+8,093 mi
- 14/05/2025102,964 mi
- 26/06/2026111,962 mi+8,998 mi
Average of roughly 8,199 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: Poor
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