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Peugeot 206

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,360 cc

X779 VPJMOT history

X779 VPJ is a blue petrol Peugeot 206 first used on 3 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 157,074 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

X779 VPJ blue Peugeot 206 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Peugeot 206, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
157,074 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,878 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X779 VPJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Peugeot
Model
206
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,360 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
3 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X779 VPJ was last recorded at 157,074 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 659 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Nov 2012: 13,872 miles, lower than 105,868 miles on 20 Dec 2011.
  • 24 Nov 2015: 103,243 miles, lower than 128,674 miles on 25 Nov 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
156,415 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
659 miles
Average per year
5,878 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 157,074 miles
  • 2024 – 156,415 miles
  • 2023 – 153,227 miles
  • 2022 – 148,392 miles
  • 2021 – 143,244 miles
  • 2020 – 138,487 miles
  • 2019 – 134,500 miles
  • 2018 – 127,707 miles
  • 2017 – 120,984 miles
  • 2016 – 111,713 miles
  • 2015 – 103,285 miles
  • 2014 – 128,674 miles
  • 2013 – 120,116 miles
  • 2012 – 13,872 miles
  • 2011 – 105,868 miles
  • 2010 – 71,774 miles
  • 2009 – 65,090 miles
  • 2008 – 59,846 miles
  • 2007 – 53,810 miles
  • 2006 – 47,047 miles
  • 2005 – 39,315 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,074 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 5 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,074 miles (+659)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    157,074 miles
    Test number
    171891907939
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Pass156,415 miles (+3,188)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    156,415 miles
    Test number
    607183438468
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass153,227 miles (+67)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    153,227 miles
    Test number
    145766502723
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Fail153,160 miles (+4,768)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,160 miles
    Test number
    938069016262
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass148,392 miles (+5,148)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    148,392 miles
    Test number
    227962882899
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass143,244 miles (+4,757)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    143,244 miles
    Test number
    909859568162
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass138,487 miles (+3,987)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    138,487 miles
    Test number
    641902319379
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass134,500 miles (+263)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    134,500 miles
    Test number
    650031002715
    • 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))

  9. Fail134,237 miles (+6,530)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,237 miles
    Test number
    754204595405
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  10. Pass127,707 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    127,707 miles
    Test number
    462408022462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail127,700 miles (+6,716)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,700 miles
    Test number
    840987955834
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake valve leaking Limit valve (1.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass120,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    120,984 miles
    Test number
    297243852253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail120,984 miles (+9,271)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,984 miles
    Test number
    422156793298
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testRear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

  14. Pass111,713 miles (+8,428)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    111,713 miles
    Test number
    580205435729
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass103,285 miles (+42)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    103,285 miles
    Test number
    212734312328
    • AdvisoryNearside rear bump stop missing

  16. Fail103,243 miles (-25,431)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,243 miles
    Test number
    245220388286
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

  17. Pass128,674 miles (+8,558)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    128,674 miles
    Test number
    259329524326
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front outer sill panels corroded

  18. Pass120,116 miles (+131)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    120,116 miles
    Test number
    875022513315
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail119,985 miles (+106,113)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,985 miles
    Test number
    159468803347
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass13,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    13,872 miles
    Test number
    677622732369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail13,872 miles (-91,996)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,872 miles
    Test number
    138702132388
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass105,868 miles (+34,094)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    105,868 miles
    Test number
    987904651355
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass71,774 miles (+6,684)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    71,774 miles
    Test number
    693422340331
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass65,090 miles (+5,244)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    65,090 miles
    Test number
    914095749358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass59,846 miles (+6,036)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    59,846 miles
    Test number
    110285148314
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail53,810 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,810 miles
    Test number
    263241147341
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteBoth front flexi-brake hoses show signs of perishing.

  27. Pass53,810 miles (+6,763)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    53,810 miles
    Test number
    433871747349
    • NoteBoth front flexi-brake hoses show signs of perishing.

  28. Pass47,047 miles (+7,732)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    47,047 miles
    Test number
    441840946437
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFront no plate cracked

  29. Pass39,315 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    39,315 miles
    Test number
    440489335417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about X779 VPJ

Does X779 VPJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X779 VPJ is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on X779 VPJ?
The MOT on X779 VPJ is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X779 VPJ done?
X779 VPJ was recorded at 157,074 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 5,878 miles a year.
Has X779 VPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X779 VPJ has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on X779 VPJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 27 Nov 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X779 VPJ find?
X779 VPJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush.

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