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YS08 VWR

2008 Honda Accord

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,004 mi
Last recorded183,004 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 VWR
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 183,004 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 179,496 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 174,555 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 169,535 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 164,083 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 164,083 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 152,171 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 135,354 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 135,233 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 124,918 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 124,822 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 113,943 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 113,943 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 104,538 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 91,982 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 91,982 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50 R17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 78,044 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 63,567 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 50,421 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 40,121 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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YS08 VWR is a 2008 Honda Accord in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YS08 VWR, 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 YS08 VWR registered?

YS08 VWR is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 19 August 2008.

Is YS08 VWR safe to buy?

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