2000 Peugeot 406 2.0L Diesel · W718 GKU
2000 Peugeot 406 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 03 Jul 2000. Recorded mileage 136,106 miles. MOT expired on 24 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 406
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,106 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W718 GKU Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/10/2022
- 136,106 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W718 GKU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Peugeot 406 (W718 GKU) between May 2006 and October 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 26 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (23 issues), Brakes (20 issues), Tyres (19 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 56 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
W718 GKU Mileage History
- 31/05/200691,582 mi
- 05/06/2007101,408 mi+9,826 mi
- 05/06/2007101,408 mi
- 13/06/2008108,256 mi+6,848 mi
- 13/06/2008108,258 mi+2 mi
- 22/05/2009110,090 mi+1,832 mi
- 22/05/2009110,090 mi
- 18/06/2010111,158 mi+1,068 mi
- 18/06/2011111,552 mi+394 mi
- 18/06/2011111,552 mi
- 07/06/2012111,890 mi+338 mi
- 07/06/2012111,890 mi
- 05/06/2013112,716 mi+826 mi
- 06/06/2013112,717 mi+1 mi
- 09/08/2014114,900 mi+2,183 mi
- 06/09/2016116,533 mi+1,633 mi
- 22/09/2017120,875 mi+4,342 mi
- 08/10/2018124,491 mi+3,616 mi
- 08/10/2018124,491 mi
- 04/10/2019127,890 mi+3,399 mi
- 06/10/2020128,877 mi+987 mi
- 13/10/2021130,544 mi+1,667 mi
- 13/10/2021130,547 mi+3 mi
- 13/10/2022136,105 mi+5,558 mi
- 26/10/2022136,106 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,714 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Peugeot Peugeot 406
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Common Problems: PEUGEOT 406
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- HDi Dual Mass Flywheel and Clutch Wear(Serious)
The 2.0 HDi 110 and 2.2 HDi models utilize a dual mass flywheel (DMF) to dampen diesel crankshaft torsional vibrations. Over higher mileages, the internal springs and friction damper mechanisms within the flywheel fatigue and break down. This results in heavy driveline shudder, metallic chattering at idle, clutch slip in higher gears under torque, and in severe cases, catastrophic flywheel separation that punches through the gearbox bellhousing.
- Rear Multi-Link Suspension Passive Steer Bush Wear(Moderate)
The 406 features an advanced multi-link rear suspension design with trailing arms, transverse links, and passive rear-steering tie rods. After years on potholed UK roads, the rubber bonded bushes on the rear transverse track control arms and passive steer links perish and develop significant play. This causes vague rear-end handling, wandering or twitchiness on motorways, severe scrubbing of the rear tyres, and recurring MOT failures.
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- HDi Dual Mass Flywheel and Clutch WearSerious
The 2.0 HDi 110 and 2.2 HDi models utilize a dual mass flywheel (DMF) to dampen diesel crankshaft torsional vibrations. Over higher mileages, the internal springs and friction damper mechanisms within the flywheel fatigue and break down. This results in heavy driveline shudder, metallic chattering at idle, clutch slip in higher gears under torque, and in severe cases, catastrophic flywheel separation that punches through the gearbox bellhousing.
- Rear Multi-Link Suspension Passive Steer Bush WearModerate
The 406 features an advanced multi-link rear suspension design with trailing arms, transverse links, and passive rear-steering tie rods. After years on potholed UK roads, the rubber bonded bushes on the rear transverse track control arms and passive steer links perish and develop significant play. This causes vague rear-end handling, wandering or twitchiness on motorways, severe scrubbing of the rear tyres, and recurring MOT failures.
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