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Peugeot 406

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 2,946 cc

V56 RACMOT history

V56 RAC is a red petrol Peugeot 406 first used on 22 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 88,912 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
88,912 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,746 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V56 RAC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Peugeot
Model
406
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,946 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
22 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V56 RAC was last recorded at 88,912 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 851 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,061 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
851 miles
Average per year
1,746 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,912 miles
  • 2025 – 88,061 miles
  • 2024 – 88,057 miles
  • 2023 – 88,044 miles
  • 2022 – 88,011 miles
  • 2021 – 87,980 miles
  • 2020 – 87,883 miles
  • 2019 – 87,717 miles
  • 2018 – 87,423 miles
  • 2017 – 86,883 miles
  • 2016 – 86,355 miles
  • 2015 – 85,590 miles
  • 2014 – 84,314 miles
  • 2013 – 82,871 miles
  • 2012 – 80,789 miles
  • 2011 – 78,995 miles
  • 2010 – 76,936 miles
  • 2009 – 70,611 miles
  • 2008 – 65,689 miles
  • 2007 – 59,653 miles
  • 2006 – 53,010 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,912 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryVehicle under seal

What MOT advisories 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.

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 11 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,912 miles (+851)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    88,912 miles
    Test number
    479036606445
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle under seal

  2. Pass88,061 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    88,061 miles
    Test number
    225567578870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass88,057 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    88,057 miles
    Test number
    572736255712
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear SUSPENSION CORRODED
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass88,044 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    88,044 miles
    Test number
    375637358647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass88,011 miles (+31)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    88,011 miles
    Test number
    589495647825
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass87,980 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    87,980 miles
    Test number
    592627937222
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail87,968 miles (+85)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,968 miles
    Test number
    730555073755
    • MajorExhaust silencer insecure rear section clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass87,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    87,883 miles
    Test number
    173804891407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail87,883 miles (+166)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,883 miles
    Test number
    516875265421
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  10. Pass87,717 miles (+294)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    87,717 miles
    Test number
    953937479293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass87,423 miles (+540)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    87,423 miles
    Test number
    986020773459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass86,883 miles (+528)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    86,883 miles
    Test number
    622895470616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass86,355 miles (+765)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    86,355 miles
    Test number
    898868197969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass85,590 miles (+1,276)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    85,590 miles
    Test number
    849053035070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass84,314 miles (+1,443)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    84,314 miles
    Test number
    126865434478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass82,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    82,871 miles
    Test number
    166717033028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail82,871 miles (+2,082)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,871 miles
    Test number
    825537233075
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass80,789 miles (+1,794)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    80,789 miles
    Test number
    798151432048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass78,995 miles (+2,059)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    78,995 miles
    Test number
    697370841081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass76,936 miles (+26)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    76,936 miles
    Test number
    613420540038
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracked on sidewalls

  21. Fail76,910 miles (+6,299)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,910 miles
    Test number
    381149820064
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracked on sidewalls

  22. Pass70,611 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    70,611 miles
    Test number
    531522329088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail70,542 miles (+4,853)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,542 miles
    Test number
    902597019035
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass65,689 miles (+6,036)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    65,689 miles
    Test number
    921057418043
    • 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)

  25. Pass59,653 miles (+6,643)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    59,653 miles
    Test number
    193971717098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass53,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    53,010 miles
    Test number
    550501216096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail53,010 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,010 miles
    Test number
    633791116023
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Questions about V56 RAC

Does V56 RAC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V56 RAC is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V56 RAC?
The MOT on V56 RAC is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V56 RAC done?
V56 RAC was recorded at 88,912 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 1,746 miles a year.
Has V56 RAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V56 RAC has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on V56 RAC 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 V56 RAC find?
V56 RAC passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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