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GL08 VDG

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

160,408 mi
Last recorded160,408 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 VDG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 160,408 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 160,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 156,924 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front axle rear bush both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 156,924 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front axle rear bush both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 149,444 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 149,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 140,357 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 140,340 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 132,473 miles

Rear Both rear number plate lights are blue and flashing. Although MOT passable as illuminate the number plate they are not legal but will pass MOT. Conforms with C&U Regulations

Fail 22 Dec 2020 132,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted lower bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Both rear number plate lights are blue and flashing. Although MOT passable as illuminate the number plate they are not legal but will pass MOT. Conforms with C&U Regulations

Pass 20 Dec 2019 125,699 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 125,674 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 120,799 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 114,210 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 104,951 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 104,824 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 91,741 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 79,144 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 61,380 miles

both front tyres are on 2mm and low on the inner and outer edges

Pass 2 Apr 2013 44,999 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 37,263 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 37,263 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 27,180 miles

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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GL08 VDG is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GL08 VDG, 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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GL08 VDG is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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