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GL08 VWC

2008 Honda Civic

Red Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

148,921 mi
Last recorded148,921 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 VWC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 148,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear slight corrosion on bottom of the door

Pass 16 Jan 2024 146,147 miles

Nearside Rear weld repair covered in underseal

Offside Rear weld repair covered in underseal

Fail 16 Jan 2024 146,106 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 143,235 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under body cover

Fail 18 Jan 2023 143,235 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under body cover

Pass 13 Jan 2022 137,579 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 130,463 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Fail 8 Jan 2021 130,463 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 116,737 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 106,160 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 96,667 miles

undertrays fitted preventing full component inspection

Fail 7 Jul 2017 96,667 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

undertrays fitted preventing full component inspection

Pass 4 Jul 2016 90,156 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 83,520 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 83,517 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 74,885 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 70,074 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 69,853 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 66,538 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 58,923 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 52,958 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 VWC is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VWC, 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 GL08 VWC registered?

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

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