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GL08 VVT

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

220,226 mi
Last recorded220,226 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 VVT
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 220,226 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 215,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing wear-bars in areas. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 215,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing wear-bars in areas. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 208,652 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake mechanism not fully returning to rest position .

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear parking brake mechanism not fully returning to stop position .

Pass 31 Jul 2023 202,230 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlight lens cover starting to discolour and deteriorate (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise replacement soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle beam bush perished and slight free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlight lens cover starting to discolour and deteriorate (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inside and outside edges of tread area (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Outer position lamp not working, (1 of 2 lamps) (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle beam bush perished and slight free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 202,124 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlight lens cover starting to discolour and deteriorate (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise replacement soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle beam bush perished and slight free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlight lens cover starting to discolour and deteriorate (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inside and outside edges of tread area (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Outer position lamp not working, (1 of 2 lamps) (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle beam bush perished and slight free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 195,061 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle beam bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle beam bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 184,741 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 184,588 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 179,093 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 170,886 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 157,425 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 157,083 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 145,518 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 133,199 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 132,965 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 121,384 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 121,384 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 108,961 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 95,515 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 95,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 77,637 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 77,637 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 58,360 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 58,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 VVT is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VVT, 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 VVT is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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