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GL08 VWA

2008 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

120,480 mi
Last recorded120,480 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 VWA
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 120,480 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nearside Front Front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Jul 2025 107,305 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 100,812 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wipers smearing the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 92,666 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 88,271 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 88,271 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2021 83,853 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 83,853 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 80,081 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 80,081 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 77,233 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 75,066 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 73,002 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 70,679 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 70,679 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 68,241 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre going flat

Pass 24 Jun 2014 59,769 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 59,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2013 51,173 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 42,884 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jul 2011 32,964 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Accord?

Based on 2,311,969 MOT tests across 198,303 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,661
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
198,303
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,224
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 78,175
position lamp(s) not working 60,219
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 53,983
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 50,621
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GL08 VWA is a 2008 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 91,418 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 Accord fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL08 VWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Accord typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Accord is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GL08 VWA registered?

GL08 VWA is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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