
Peugeot 306
Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 1,998 cc
R686 VLPMOT history
R686 VLP is a blue petrol Peugeot 306 first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 135,174 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 135,174 mi
- At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 19 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 6,210 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R686 VLP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Peugeot
- Model
- 306
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 1 Aug 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R686 VLP was last recorded at 135,174 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 223 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 134,951 miles · 3 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 223 miles
- Average per year
- 6,210 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 135,174 miles
- 2025 – 128,147 miles
- 2024 – 118,394 miles
- 2023 – 104,598 miles
- 2022 – 93,691 miles
- 2021 – 82,821 miles
- 2020 – 73,723 miles
- 2019 – 64,613 miles
- 2018 – 58,381 miles
- 2017 – 51,903 miles
- 2014 – 40,285 miles
- 2013 – 35,842 miles
- 2012 – 33,721 miles
- 2011 – 32,454 miles
- 2010 – 29,818 miles
- 2009 – 26,853 miles
- 2008 – 15,891 miles
- 2007 – 11,469 miles
- 2006 – 10,387 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryDriver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025
Surface corrosion around underbody areas
Advisory5 MOTs, 2017–2020
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
31 tests since 24 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass135,174 miles (+223)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 135,174 miles
- Test number
- 956582097375
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryDriver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Fail134,951 miles (+6,804)9 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,951 miles
- Test number
- 189415815460
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass128,147 miles (+153)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 128,147 miles
- Test number
- 591914931819
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail127,994 miles (+9,600)5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,994 miles
- Test number
- 356489798920
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass118,394 miles (+13,796)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 118,394 miles
- Test number
- 531390179363
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass104,598 miles (+384)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 104,598 miles
- Test number
- 487764173937
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail104,214 miles (+10,523)1 dangerous3 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,214 miles
- Test number
- 398388068986
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorRear Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass93,691 miles (+10,870)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 93,691 miles
- Test number
- 759557321390
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass82,821 miles (+245)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 82,821 miles
- Test number
- 244775309313
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail82,576 miles (+8,853)7 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,576 miles
- Test number
- 644856069271
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb might be in wrong (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass73,723 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 73,723 miles
- Test number
- 587317549298
- AdvisoryCenter exhaust section corroded
- AdvisorySurface corrosion around underbody areas
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to front and rear suspension components
Fail73,723 miles (+9,110)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,723 miles
- Test number
- 441598655256
- MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCenter exhaust section corroded
- AdvisorySurface corrosion around underbody areas
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to front and rear suspension components
Pass64,613 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 64,613 miles
- Test number
- 104166249881
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySlight corrosion to front brake discs
- AdvisorySpare tyre on legal limit
Fail64,613 miles (+6,232)2 dangerous5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,613 miles
- Test number
- 519382546182
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySlight corrosion to front brake discs
- AdvisorySpare tyre on legal limit
Pass58,381 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 58,381 miles
- Test number
- 699142805538
- AdvisoryCorrosion to front coil springs
- AdvisoryRear brake pads wearing low
- AdvisorySurface corrosion around underbody areas
Fail58,381 miles (+6,478)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,381 miles
- Test number
- 746689237255
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to front coil springs
- AdvisoryRear brake pads wearing low
- AdvisorySurface corrosion around underbody areas
Pass51,903 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 51,903 miles
- Test number
- 737870825841
- AdvisoryCorrosion to front coil springs
- AdvisorySurface corrosion around underbody areas
Fail51,903 miles (+11,618)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,903 miles
- Test number
- 411241998616
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryCorrosion to front coil springs
- AdvisorySurface corrosion around underbody areas
Pass40,285 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 40,285 miles
- Test number
- 755316694264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,285 miles (+4,443)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,285 miles
- Test number
- 225565794207
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass35,842 miles (+2,121)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 35,842 miles
- Test number
- 299227383212
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass33,721 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 33,721 miles
- Test number
- 849412232348
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,719 miles (+1,265)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,719 miles
- Test number
- 587772132323
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass32,454 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 32,454 miles
- Test number
- 426289821330
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,454 miles (+2,636)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,454 miles
- Test number
- 465146721358
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass29,818 miles (+2,965)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 29,818 miles
- Test number
- 662660710376
- AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Pass26,853 miles (+13)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 26,853 miles
- Test number
- 173731819325
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteRear brake pads getting low
Fail26,840 miles (+10,949)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,840 miles
- Test number
- 962813409390
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteEngine oil at Min
- NoteRear Brake pads getting low
Pass15,891 miles (+4,422)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 15,891 miles
- Test number
- 971324508397
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBrake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Pass11,469 miles (+1,082)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 11,469 miles
- Test number
- 504360407207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,387 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 10,387 miles
- Test number
- 272535206213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R686 VLP
- Does R686 VLP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R686 VLP is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R686 VLP?
- The MOT on R686 VLP is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R686 VLP done?
- R686 VLP was recorded at 135,174 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 6,210 miles a year.
- Has R686 VLP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R686 VLP has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on R686 VLP ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on R686 VLP find?
- R686 VLP passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed; front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 4 more.
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