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EX58 VCU

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

238,664 mi
Last recorded238,664 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX58 VCU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 238,664 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all over (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 222,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper damage

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle beam corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear General under body corrosion

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside suspension arm mountings and mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 222,505 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Effort too low (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Bumper damage

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle beam corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear General under body corrosion

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside suspension arm mountings and mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 207,726 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Outer Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

battery required assistance during test

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

general underside corrosion

Fail 4 Sep 2023 207,724 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Outer Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

battery required assistance during test

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

general underside corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2022 192,814 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 192,814 miles

Brake performance not tested due to nsf tyre (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 176,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

general corrosion to underside

Fail 2 Sep 2021 176,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect cloudy may require polish (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect cloudy may require polish (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

general corrosion to underside

Pass 20 Aug 2020 163,425 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both headlamp beams cloudy

corrosion starting on underside at rear of vehicle

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 18 Aug 2020 163,310 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both headlamp beams cloudy

corrosion starting on underside at rear of vehicle

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 5 Sep 2019 148,935 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp washer inoperative

Oil leak but not excessive

Fail 5 Sep 2019 148,935 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp washer inoperative

Offside Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak but not excessive

Pass 30 Aug 2018 139,927 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 130,753 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 120,556 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 110,668 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 99,363 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 89,730 miles

off side rear tyre close to legal limit and out of shape on inner edge

Fail 24 Aug 2012 78,726 miles

Nearside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 78,726 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 68,141 miles

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

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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EX58 VCU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EX58 VCU, 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 EX58 VCU registered?

EX58 VCU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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