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Peugeot 406

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,946 cc

T197 VWKMOT history

T197 VWK is a red petrol Peugeot 406 first used on 29 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Feb 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 133,966 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Feb 2026
Mileage
133,966 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,910 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T197 VWK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Peugeot
Model
406
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,946 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T197 VWK was last recorded at 133,966 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 4,505 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,461 miles · 18 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,505 miles
Average per year
4,910 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,966 miles
  • 2025 – 129,461 miles
  • 2024 – 122,769 miles
  • 2023 – 111,831 miles
  • 2022 – 101,063 miles
  • 2020 – 92,345 miles
  • 2019 – 82,955 miles
  • 2018 – 74,004 miles
  • 2017 – 68,634 miles
  • 2016 – 63,904 miles
  • 2013 – 58,461 miles
  • 2012 – 52,309 miles
  • 2011 – 50,193 miles
  • 2010 – 47,767 miles
  • 2009 – 45,237 miles
  • 2008 – 41,746 miles
  • 2007 – 38,218 miles
  • 2006 – 34,995 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail133,966 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged kinked (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorService brake excessively fluctuating rears (1.2.1 (e))
  • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front 2 rears (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryVarious steering and suspension components have general corrosion
  • AdvisoryVarious suspension components rubber bushes deteriorated

What MOT failures mean

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 Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 8 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail133,966 miles (+4,505)6 major3 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,966 miles
    Test number
    377256090746
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged kinked (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake excessively fluctuating rears (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front 2 rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious steering and suspension components have general corrosion
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components rubber bushes deteriorated

  2. Pass129,461 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    129,461 miles
    Test number
    568829036386
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail129,461 miles (+6,692)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,461 miles
    Test number
    926349511275
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass122,769 miles (+10,938)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    122,769 miles
    Test number
    958769887139
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass111,831 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    111,831 miles
    Test number
    686183011978
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail111,831 miles (+10,768)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,831 miles
    Test number
    781058628340
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass101,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    101,063 miles
    Test number
    137500272410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail101,063 miles (+8,718)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,063 miles
    Test number
    598480110271
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass92,345 miles (+9,390)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    92,345 miles
    Test number
    590115675944
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass82,955 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    82,955 miles
    Test number
    295440191733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail82,953 miles (+8,949)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,953 miles
    Test number
    371834992781
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  12. Pass74,004 miles (+5,370)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    74,004 miles
    Test number
    658429752752
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass68,634 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    68,634 miles
    Test number
    859124981960
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail68,632 miles (+4,728)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,632 miles
    Test number
    144386646406
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass63,904 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    63,904 miles
    Test number
    550364566860
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail63,902 miles (+5,441)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,902 miles
    Test number
    105566668980
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass58,461 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    58,461 miles
    Test number
    859129003160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail58,461 miles (+6,152)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,461 miles
    Test number
    365406703110
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass52,309 miles (+2,116)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    52,309 miles
    Test number
    496430362106
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass50,193 miles (+2,426)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    50,193 miles
    Test number
    298020161483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,767 miles (+2,530)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    47,767 miles
    Test number
    444234450130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,237 miles (+3,491)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    45,237 miles
    Test number
    874538049127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,746 miles (+3,528)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    41,746 miles
    Test number
    431471858162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,218 miles (+3,223)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    38,218 miles
    Test number
    902993167136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    34,995 miles
    Test number
    332569956147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T197 VWK

Does T197 VWK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T197 VWK expired on 17 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T197 VWK?
The MOT on T197 VWK expired on 17 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T197 VWK done?
T197 VWK was recorded at 133,966 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 4,910 miles a year.
Has T197 VWK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T197 VWK has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T197 VWK 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 T197 VWK find?
T197 VWK failed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 6 major defects, 3 minor defects and 12 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has negligible damping effect; nearside rear brake pipe excessively damaged kinked; nearside rear service brake lagging in operation, and 18 more.

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