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Honda Civic

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 2,204 cc

J9 VLAMOT history

J9 VLA is a grey diesel Honda Civic first used on 18 Mar 2006. Its MOT expired on 27 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 132,065 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

J9 VLA grey Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Oct 2026
Mileage
132,065 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,240 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 VLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,204 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
18 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 VLA was last recorded at 132,065 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 2,420 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
129,645 miles · 31 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
2,420 miles
Average per year
6,240 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,065 miles
  • 2023 – 129,645 miles
  • 2022 – 126,290 miles
  • 2021 – 122,284 miles
  • 2020 – 118,299 miles
  • 2019 – 113,785 miles
  • 2018 – 106,365 miles
  • 2017 – 103,733 miles
  • 2016 – 101,254 miles
  • 2015 – 95,061 miles
  • 2014 – 89,124 miles
  • 2013 – 83,943 miles
  • 2012 – 71,396 miles
  • 2011 – 53,099 miles
  • 2010 – 41,875 miles
  • 2009 – 28,004 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,065 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,065 miles (+2,420)3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    132,065 miles
    Test number
    811154302252
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass129,645 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    129,645 miles
    Test number
    606474600706
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

  3. Fail129,645 miles (+3,355)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,645 miles
    Test number
    935602027150
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

  4. Pass126,290 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    126,290 miles
    Test number
    172082622233
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryEngine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

  5. Fail126,290 miles (+4,006)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,290 miles
    Test number
    138654672282
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryEngine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

  6. Pass122,284 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    122,284 miles
    Test number
    578063299481
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

  7. Fail122,284 miles (+3,985)2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,284 miles
    Test number
    696464800746
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

  8. Pass118,299 miles (+4,514)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    118,299 miles
    Test number
    297159803390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

  9. Pass113,785 miles (+7,420)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    113,785 miles
    Test number
    942660415544
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySill covers & under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of those areas

  10. Pass106,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    106,365 miles
    Test number
    905289028184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail106,365 miles (+2,632)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,365 miles
    Test number
    998586126242
    • Repaired at testNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc new clip (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass103,733 miles (+2,479)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    103,733 miles
    Test number
    943758406707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass101,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    101,254 miles
    Test number
    127472854903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail101,254 miles (+6,193)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,254 miles
    Test number
    437005730645
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass95,061 miles (+5,937)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    95,061 miles
    Test number
    112111763638
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass89,124 miles (+5,181)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    89,124 miles
    Test number
    898685144241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass83,943 miles (+12,547)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    83,943 miles
    Test number
    365095043263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass71,396 miles (+6,556)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    71,396 miles
    Test number
    968986532257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass64,840 miles (+11,741)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    64,840 miles
    Test number
    606909152075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,099 miles (+11,224)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    53,099 miles
    Test number
    489261961093
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass41,875 miles (+13,871)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    41,875 miles
    Test number
    102951540445
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass28,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    28,004 miles
    Test number
    713424559015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J9 VLA

Does J9 VLA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J9 VLA expired on 27 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J9 VLA?
The MOT on J9 VLA expired on 27 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J9 VLA done?
J9 VLA was recorded at 132,065 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 6,240 miles a year.
Has J9 VLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 VLA has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on J9 VLA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on J9 VLA find?
J9 VLA passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with 3 minor defects and 10 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside headlamp lens slightly defective, and 10 more.

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