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Honda Civic

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,799 cc

L18 GWSMOT history

L18 GWS is a silver petrol Honda Civic first used on 30 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 107,032 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

L18 GWS silver Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Mar 2027
Mileage
107,032 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,813 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 GWS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,799 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 GWS was last recorded at 107,032 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 4,306 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,726 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,306 miles
Average per year
4,813 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,032 miles
  • 2025 – 102,726 miles
  • 2024 – 98,542 miles
  • 2023 – 93,715 miles
  • 2022 – 89,819 miles
  • 2021 – 86,687 miles
  • 2020 – 82,496 miles
  • 2019 – 77,750 miles
  • 2018 – 72,384 miles
  • 2017 – 67,492 miles
  • 2016 – 62,015 miles
  • 2015 – 60,995 miles
  • 2014 – 57,839 miles
  • 2013 – 50,783 miles
  • 2012 – 40,078 miles
  • 2011 – 34,037 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,032 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,032 miles (+4,306)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    107,032 miles
    Test number
    269428860962
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass102,726 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    102,726 miles
    Test number
    121676516700
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail102,726 miles (+4,184)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,726 miles
    Test number
    659914311513
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass98,542 miles (+4,827)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    98,542 miles
    Test number
    413342438037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm left (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm left (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass93,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    93,715 miles
    Test number
    501204213435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail93,715 miles (+3,896)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,715 miles
    Test number
    859663203936
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  7. Pass89,819 miles (+3,132)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    89,819 miles
    Test number
    226370419785
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass86,687 miles (+4,191)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    86,687 miles
    Test number
    213673194529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass82,496 miles (+4,746)4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    82,496 miles
    Test number
    945825976205
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass77,750 miles (+5,366)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    77,750 miles
    Test number
    164218027250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both brake ferrules starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryRear both shock absorbers slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle

  11. Pass72,384 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    72,384 miles
    Test number
    460612570265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is slightly cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre is slightly cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is slightly cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is slightly cracked

  12. Fail72,384 miles (+4,892)1 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,384 miles
    Test number
    224151799585
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is slightly cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre is slightly cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is slightly cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is slightly cracked

  13. Pass67,492 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    67,492 miles
    Test number
    403083716589
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Fail67,492 miles (+5,477)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,492 miles
    Test number
    755154780248
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass62,015 miles (+1,020)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    62,015 miles
    Test number
    436476480774
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded and lipped
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass60,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    60,995 miles
    Test number
    125293325428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail60,995 miles (+3,156)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,995 miles
    Test number
    565253725042
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass57,839 miles (+7,056)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    57,839 miles
    Test number
    317190224041
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass50,783 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    50,783 miles
    Test number
    119248323401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyre treads perished & starting to split.

  20. Fail50,783 miles (+10,705)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,783 miles
    Test number
    638398023062
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyre treads perished & starting to split.

  21. Pass40,078 miles (+6,041)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    40,078 miles
    Test number
    348426422049
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have slight uneven tread wear to inner edges.
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly perished.

  22. Pass34,037 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    34,037 miles
    Test number
    356401021040
    • NoteRear tyres slightly worn on inner edges.

  23. Fail34,035 miles3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,035 miles
    Test number
    385881721065
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteRear brake discs worn.
    • NoteRear tyres slightly worn on inner edges.

Questions about L18 GWS

Does L18 GWS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 GWS is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 GWS?
The MOT on L18 GWS is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 GWS done?
L18 GWS was recorded at 107,032 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 4,813 miles a year.
Has L18 GWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 GWS has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L18 GWS 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 L18 GWS find?
L18 GWS passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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