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DG58 VGJ

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,248 mi
Last recorded155,248 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG58 VGJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 155,248 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 155,214 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced mirror. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front. (0.1 (d))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 248,223 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 152,270 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail close to edge ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 152,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not sitting correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail close to edge ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 148,046 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 144,119 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 144,109 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 139,553 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 139,438 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 136,163 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 213,513 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 129,395 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 129,395 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 119,800 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 102,927 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 102,927 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 84,991 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 66,705 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 48,627 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished between tread.

NSF tyre tread low.(2.5mm)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 31,314 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 31,040 miles

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

How Reliable is the Honda Civic?

Based on 9,391,580 MOT tests across 693,715 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,044
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
693,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 307,913
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 187,316
Stop lamp not working 163,967
position lamp(s) not working 160,748
constant velocity joint gaiter split 132,914
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DG58 VGJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 78,524 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Civic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 307,913 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG58 VGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Civic typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DG58 VGJ registered?

DG58 VGJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 12 November 2008.

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