2016 Peugeot 5008 1.6L Diesel · SY16 VJP
2016 Peugeot 5008 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 24 May 2016. Recorded mileage 127,761 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 5008
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,761 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SY16 VJP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2025
- 127,761 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SY16 VJP 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 2016 Peugeot 5008 (SY16 VJP) between August 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SY16 VJP Mileage History
- 24/08/202296,952 mi
- 24/08/2023114,806 mi+17,854 mi
- 03/07/2024120,878 mi+6,072 mi
- 14/06/2025127,676 mi+6,798 mi
- 16/06/2025127,761 mi+85 mi
Average of roughly 10,956 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: Below Average
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