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VE08 DWC

2008 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

121,848 mi
Last recorded121,848 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 DWC
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 121,848 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 113,322 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 110,026 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 106,614 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 106,565 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 103,506 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 99,804 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 93,061 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

overall parking brake minimum performance effort only just met at 16%.

Pass 28 May 2019 89,430 miles

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

Nearside dip beam bulb reduced output

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Jun 2018 85,730 miles
Fail 28 May 2018 85,718 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wear on edge

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

nearside front and nearside rear tyres nail

Pass 29 May 2017 79,459 miles
Fail 29 May 2017 79,459 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 May 2016 65,804 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 60,706 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 May 2015 60,706 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 55,530 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 May 2014 55,530 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 78,852 miles

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 10 Oct 2011 61,666 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 58,881 miles

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

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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VE08 DWC 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 VE08 DWC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE08 DWC registered?

VE08 DWC is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is VE08 DWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE08 DWC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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