2012 Peugeot 5008 1.6L Diesel · SJ62 VEV
2012 Peugeot 5008 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 23 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 68,654 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 5008
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,654 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SJ62 VEV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2026
- 68,654 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SJ62 VEV 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 5008 (SJ62 VEV) between June 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 July 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 (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
SJ62 VEV Mileage History
- 28/06/202362,928 mi
- 28/06/202362,928 mi
- 02/07/202466,267 mi+3,339 mi
- 08/07/202567,727 mi+1,460 mi
- 06/07/202668,654 mi+927 mi
Average of roughly 1,894 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Peugeot 5008 (Gen 1)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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