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Peugeot 206

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,360 cc

Y278 VSBMOT history

Y278 VSB is a red petrol Peugeot 206 first used on 17 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2025 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 37,357 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2024.

Y278 VSB red Peugeot 206 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Peugeot 206, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Oct 2025
Mileage
37,357 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2021
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
456 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y278 VSB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Peugeot
Model
206
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,360 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
17 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y278 VSB was last recorded at 37,357 miles on 28 May 2021, 65 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jun 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
37,292 miles · 1 Jun 2020
Between the last two tests
65 miles
Average per year
456 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 37,357 miles
  • 2020 – 37,292 miles
  • 2019 – 37,151 miles
  • 2018 – 36,845 miles
  • 2017 – 36,255 miles
  • 2016 – 36,071 miles
  • 2015 – 35,551 miles
  • 2014 – 35,236 miles
  • 2013 – 34,878 miles
  • 2012 – 33,545 miles
  • 2011 – 33,046 miles
  • 2010 – 32,536 miles
  • 2009 – 32,089 miles
  • 2008 – 31,699 miles
  • 2007 – 31,249 miles
  • 2006 – 30,439 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    865984078773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass37,357 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    37,357 miles
    Test number
    143033392231
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  3. Fail37,357 miles (+65)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,357 miles
    Test number
    651782899151
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  4. Pass37,292 miles (+141)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    37,292 miles
    Test number
    895727621427
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

  5. Pass37,151 miles (+306)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    37,151 miles
    Test number
    402511940781
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight gearbox leak
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  6. Pass36,845 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    36,845 miles
    Test number
    603580779748
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail36,845 miles (+590)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,845 miles
    Test number
    887331161121
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass36,255 miles (+184)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    36,255 miles
    Test number
    329611924481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass36,071 miles (+520)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    36,071 miles
    Test number
    337567713844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass35,551 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    35,551 miles
    Test number
    685408375046
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail35,551 miles (+315)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,551 miles
    Test number
    199018075495
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass35,236 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    35,236 miles
    Test number
    128754784404
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside front tyre perished

  13. Fail35,236 miles (+358)1 dangerous4 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,236 miles
    Test number
    217800384054
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside front tyre perished

  14. Pass34,878 miles (+1,333)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    34,878 miles
    Test number
    748578473018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear inner tyre sidewall perished

  15. Pass33,545 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    33,545 miles
    Test number
    256380192051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Fail33,545 miles (+499)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,545 miles
    Test number
    408870092057
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass33,046 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    33,046 miles
    Test number
    546897881020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBrake discs worn - front

  18. Fail33,046 miles (+510)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,046 miles
    Test number
    985997781045
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBrake discs worn - front

  19. Pass32,536 miles (+447)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    32,536 miles
    Test number
    211498780059
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking

  20. Pass32,089 miles (+390)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    32,089 miles
    Test number
    212155789053
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking slight play offside steering rack

  21. Fail31,699 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,699 miles
    Test number
    860392398042
    • 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 testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Pass31,699 miles (+450)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    31,699 miles
    Test number
    951122598020
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Pass31,249 miles (+810)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    31,249 miles
    Test number
    351768487001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  24. Pass30,439 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    30,439 miles
    Test number
    970129686082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteSlight weep front shockers

Questions about Y278 VSB

Does Y278 VSB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y278 VSB expired on 8 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y278 VSB?
The MOT on Y278 VSB expired on 8 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y278 VSB done?
Y278 VSB was recorded at 37,357 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2021, an average of 456 miles a year.
Has Y278 VSB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y278 VSB has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2021.
Has the mileage on Y278 VSB 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 Y278 VSB find?
Y278 VSB passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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