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GP08 VWF

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Other 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,285 mi
Last recorded172,285 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 VWF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2026 172,285 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 160,448 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light on obligatory mirror lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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))

underbody protection applied

Pass 24 Aug 2024 152,635 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 145,654 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 145,654 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 129,739 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all x 4 ..... (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 129,257 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 129,257 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 125,688 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 121,590 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 109,289 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 104,544 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 101,954 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 85,672 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 85,672 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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 5 Jun 2014 62,772 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 62,772 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 40,180 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 17,407 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 15,768 miles

customer removed phone holder from windscreen before test carried out

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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GP08 VWF is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,339cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GP08 VWF, 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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GP08 VWF is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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