Car statistics
How many Peugeot 508s are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records and 17,969 DVSA MOT tests.
There were 16,817 Peugeot 508s licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 1,495 declared off the road (SORN). That is 16.6% fewer than the peak of 20,169 in 2021.
Numbers peaked in 2021 and have fallen every year since, as older cars are scrapped faster than new ones are registered.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 4,826 |
| 2012 | 10,234 |
| 2013 | 13,910 |
| 2014 | 15,748 |
| 2015 | 16,544 |
| 2016 | 17,236 |
| 2017 | 17,381 |
| 2018 | 17,145 |
| 2019 | 18,848 |
| 2020 | 19,108 |
| 2021 | 20,169 |
| 2022 | 19,942 |
| 2023 | 19,494 |
| 2024 | 18,485 |
| 2025 | 17,266 |
| 2026 | 16,817 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
In 2025, 71.2% of Peugeot 508 MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Peugeot 508s tested pass 73.8% of the time, so the Peugeot 508 does worse than average for its age, by 2.6 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 71.4%.
Comparing like with like: each bar pair covers cars of the same age, so an older average age does not count against a model.
| Vehicle age | Peugeot 508 | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| 3 years | 84.7% | 89.5% |
| 4–5 years | 82.0% | 87.6% |
| 6–7 years | 79.7% | 83.0% |
| 8–10 years | 73.7% | 75.7% |
| 11–14 years | 64.0% | 65.5% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the most common reason a Peugeot 508 fails its MOT, appearing on 33.7% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 9.7% of Peugeot 508 tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.
| Defect category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 33.7% |
| Suspension | 28.8% |
| Tyres | 28.1% |
| Brakes | 21.7% |
| Visibility | 16.9% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 11.3% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 8.5% |
| Steering | 4.0% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
The single most common reason a Peugeot 508 failed its MOT in 2025 was “Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm”, on 13.2% of 5,180 failed tests. 54.6% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
Share of failed tests with each defect. A test can fail for more than one.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres | 13.2% |
| Coil spring: fractured or broken Suspension | 12.5% |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick Brakes | 9.8% |
| Drive shafts: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Body, chassis, structure | 8.1% |
| Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 7.5% |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively Visibility | 6.8% |
| Tyres: ply or cords exposed Tyres | 6.5% |
| Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid Visibility | 6.2% |
| Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 6.2% |
| Suspension arms: pin or bush excessively worn Suspension | 5.8% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Share of all tests with each advisory: worth checking on a car you are buying.
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 23.9% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 12.6% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin Brakes | 11.0% |
| Engine oil leak, but not excessive Noise, emissions and leaks | 6.3% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 5.9% |
| Suspension arms: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension | 4.9% |
| Linkage ball joint has slight play Suspension | 4.3% |
| Brake discs: worn, but not excessively Brakes | 3.3% |
| Individual direction indicators: slightly discoloured Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 2.4% |
| Shock absorbers: light misting of oil Suspension | 2.2% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
10 years of the Peugeot 508, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2011 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (62.7% passed first time) and the 2021 cars worst (82.8%).
| Year | Registered | Left | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | – | 2,519 | 62.7% |
| 2012 | – | 3,498 | 63.3% |
| 2013 | – | 2,820 | 63.7% |
| 2014 | 1,845 | 1,425 | 68.6% |
| 2015 | 1,281 | 1,047 | 70.7% |
| 2016 | 1,050 | 923 | 73.7% |
| 2019 | 2,565 | 2,442 | 79.0% |
| 2020 | 1,644 | 1,552 | 82.6% |
| 2021 | 1,198 | 1,129 | 82.8% |
| 2022 | 549 | 504 | 85.0% |
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered (these counts start in 2014, so older years show a dash). Left: licensed or declared SORN at the end of 2025. Both cover the United Kingdom. Pass rate: first-time passes at normal MOT tests in Great Britain in 2025; all cars: every car first registered the same year.
The average Peugeot 508 covers 8,728 miles a year, worked out from odometer readings at consecutive MOT tests.
| Vehicle age | Miles a year |
|---|---|
| 4–5 years | 10,936 |
| 6–7 years | 9,991 |
| 8–10 years | 8,752 |
| 11–14 years | 7,725 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Registrations of Peugeot 508s for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 6,248 in 2012. In 2025, 68 were registered. With almost none registered new, the number on the road is likely to keep falling.
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 0 |
| ’02 | 0 |
| ’03 | 0 |
| ’04 | 0 |
| ’05 | 0 |
| ’06 | 0 |
| ’07 | 0 |
| ’08 | 0 |
| ’09 | 0 |
| ’10 | 1 |
| ’11 | 4,915 |
| ’12 | 6,248 |
| ’13 | 4,205 |
| ’14 | 1,822 |
| ’15 | 1,305 |
| ’16 | 1,084 |
| ’17 | 533 |
| ’18 | 437 |
| ’19 | 2,597 |
| ’20 | 1,649 |
| ’21 | 1,208 |
| ’22 | 540 |
| ’23 | 650 |
| ’24 | 250 |
| ’25 | 68 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Of the 18,320 Peugeot 508s licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 43.6% have an engine of 1,501cc to 1,600cc, and 39.2% have an engine of 1,901cc to 2,000cc. The share with an engine of 1,901cc to 2,000cc has fallen from 53.0% in 2014 to 39.2%. Diesels made up 94.9% of those licensed in 2014 and 79.0% in 2025.
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 1,501cc to 1,600cc 7,991 licensed | 43.6% |
| 1,901cc to 2,000cc 7,185 licensed | 39.2% |
| 1,601cc to 1,700cc 873 licensed | 4.8% |
| 2,001cc to 2,100cc 783 licensed | 4.3% |
| 2,101cc to 2,200cc 663 licensed | 3.6% |
| 1,201cc to 1,300cc 414 licensed | 2.3% |
| Other sizes 411 licensed | 2.2% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,901–2,000cc | Diesel | 6,740 | 36.8% |
| 1,501–1,600cc | Diesel | 6,184 | 33.8% |
| 1,501–1,600cc | Petrol | 1,034 | 5.6% |
| 1,601–1,700cc | Plug-in hybrid | 872 | 4.8% |
| 2,001–2,100cc | Diesel | 783 | 4.3% |
| 1,501–1,600cc | Plug-in hybrid | 772 | 4.2% |
| 2,101–2,200cc | Diesel | 663 | 3.6% |
| 1,901–2,000cc | Hybrid | 445 | 2.4% |
| 1,201–1,300cc | Petrol | 414 | 2.3% |
| 1,101–1,200cc | Petrol | 305 | 1.7% |
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 1,501–1,600cc | 1,901–2,000cc | 1,601–1,700cc | 2,001–2,100cc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 41.9% | 53.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 41.0% | 53.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 40.8% | 54.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 40.2% | 54.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 39.8% | 55.3% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| 2019 | 43.4% | 49.8% | 0.0% | 2.5% |
| 2020 | 43.3% | 47.1% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | 43.3% | 43.7% | 3.6% | 3.9% |
| 2022 | 43.0% | 42.6% | 4.4% | 3.8% |
| 2023 | 43.4% | 41.1% | 4.4% | 3.8% |
| 2024 | 43.7% | 39.9% | 4.6% | 4.1% |
| 2025 | 43.6% | 39.2% | 4.8% | 4.3% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
Share of those licensed at the end of each year.
| Year | Diesel | Petrol | Plug-in hybrid | Hybrid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 94.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| 2015 | 95.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 4.1% |
| 2016 | 95.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 4.0% |
| 2017 | 95.3% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 3.9% |
| 2018 | 95.2% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 3.8% |
| 2019 | 92.3% | 4.4% | 0.0% | 3.3% |
| 2020 | 90.1% | 3.9% | 2.8% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | 86.4% | 6.9% | 3.9% | 2.8% |
| 2022 | 84.4% | 7.3% | 5.5% | 2.8% |
| 2023 | 81.7% | 8.2% | 7.4% | 2.7% |
| 2024 | 80.1% | 9.1% | 8.3% | 2.6% |
| 2025 | 79.0% | 9.6% | 9.0% | 2.4% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Peugeot 508 from 2011 to 2024. On the WLTP test (listings 2019 to 2024), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 36.3 to 63.6 mpg, with CO2 of 116 to 175 g/km; plug-in hybrid versions are rated at 138.9 to 274.8 mpg (weighted). On the older NEDC test (listings 2011 to 2018), official combined fuel economy for its petrol, diesel and diesel hybrid versions ranges from 43.4 to 80.7 mpg, with CO2 of 91 to 154 g/km.
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 petrol | 42.1–50.0 | 127–151 | 2020–2024 | Euro 6 to Euro 6d | 8 |
| 1.6 petrol | 36.3–44.0 | 145–175 | 2019–2023 | Euro 6d‑TEMP to Euro 6d | 8 |
| 1.5 diesel | 51.4–63.6 | 116–144 | 2019–2023 | Euro 6d‑TEMP | 8 |
| 2.0 diesel | 45.0–52.9 | 140–165 | 2019–2023 | Euro 6d‑TEMP to Euro 6d | 8 |
| 1.6 plug-in hybrid | 138.9–274.8 | 23–46 | 2020–2024 | Euro 6 to Euro 6d | 14 |
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 petrol | 43.4–52.3 | 123–150 | 2011–2018 | Euro 5 to Euro 6d‑TEMP | 17 |
| 1.5 diesel | 72.4–76.3 | 98–103 | 2018 | Euro 6d‑TEMP | 4 |
| 1.6 diesel | 58.8–74.3 | 99–125 | 2011–2018 | Euro 5 to Euro 6 | 40 |
| 2.0 diesel | 49.5–72.4 | 101–150 | 2011–2018 | Euro 5 to Euro 6d‑TEMP | 43 |
| 2.2 diesel | 47.8–53.3 | 140–154 | 2011–2015 | Euro 5 | 11 |
| 2.0 diesel hybrid | 68.9–80.7 | 91–107 | 2012–2015 | Euro 5 to Euro 6 | 7 |
Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated
DVSA lists 28 safety recalls for the Peugeot 508 since 1992, the first in 2013. The most recent was launched on 27 October 2025.
All 28 Peugeot 508 recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Peugeot 508. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peugeot 508 | 16,817 | −7.4% | 1,495 | 271 | Diesel |
| Peugeot 208 | 254,241 | +3.4% | 6,151 | 27 | Petrol |
| Peugeot 2008 | 201,583 | +10.9% | 2,940 | 40 | Petrol |
| Peugeot 3008 | 175,096 | +5.9% | 5,486 | 45 | Diesel |
| Peugeot 308 | 124,657 | −7.0% | 9,469 | 77 | Diesel |
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 18,312 508 records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 17,969 MOT tests | 15 September 2026 |
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