2012 Peugeot 508 1.6L Diesel · NJ62 XDU
2012 Peugeot 508 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 20 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 78,559 miles. MOT valid until 03 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 508
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,559 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NJ62 XDU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2026
- 78,559 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NJ62 XDU 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 (NJ62 XDU) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 September 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: Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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.
NJ62 XDU Mileage History
- 05/09/202462,498 mi
- 04/09/202571,537 mi+9,039 mi
- 04/09/202571,537 mi
- 03/09/202678,559 mi+7,022 mi
- 03/09/202678,559 mi
Average of roughly 8,057 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Peugeot 508 (Gen 1)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Rear Suspension Bush WearModerate
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