2018 Peugeot 208 1.2L Petrol · YY68 LGW
2018 Peugeot 208 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 26 Nov 2018. Recorded mileage 52,227 miles. MOT expired on 03 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 208
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,227 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YY68 LGW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/10/2026
- 52,227 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YY68 LGW 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 2018 Peugeot 208 (YY68 LGW) between October 2022 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (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 Rear Seat belt webbing significantly stretched (7.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
YY68 LGW Mileage History
- 08/10/202227,054 mi
- 03/11/202330,644 mi+3,590 mi
- 30/10/202438,927 mi+8,283 mi
- 04/11/202542,437 mi+3,510 mi
- 22/10/202652,227 mi+9,790 mi
Average of roughly 6,233 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Peugeot 208 (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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