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Honda Civic

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,590 cc

L6 VATMOT history

L6 VAT is a grey petrol Honda Civic first used on 23 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 58,884 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Sept 2025.

L6 VAT grey Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Oct 2026
Mileage
58,884 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,370 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 VAT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 VAT was last recorded at 58,884 miles on 30 Sept 2025, 1,261 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,623 miles · 25 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1,261 miles
Average per year
2,370 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 58,884 miles
  • 2024 – 57,623 miles
  • 2023 – 56,072 miles
  • 2022 – 54,265 miles
  • 2021 – 52,350 miles
  • 2020 – 51,528 miles
  • 2019 – 50,041 miles
  • 2018 – 47,944 miles
  • 2017 – 45,297 miles
  • 2016 – 42,974 miles
  • 2015 – 40,616 miles
  • 2014 – 38,014 miles
  • 2013 – 35,527 miles
  • 2012 – 32,673 miles
  • 2011 – 29,077 miles
  • 2010 – 25,908 miles
  • 2009 – 22,175 miles
  • 2008 – 18,574 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,884 miles
  • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,884 miles (+1,261)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    58,884 miles
    Test number
    992566451342
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass57,623 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    57,623 miles
    Test number
    193513868839
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Most (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail57,623 miles (+1,551)1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,623 miles
    Test number
    832300104540
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Most (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass56,072 miles (+1,807)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    56,072 miles
    Test number
    150915816617
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear & n/s front ferrules (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front & rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass54,265 miles (+5)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    54,265 miles
    Test number
    387999601008
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  6. Fail54,260 miles (+1,910)3 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,260 miles
    Test number
    281319499835
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  7. Pass52,350 miles (+822)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    52,350 miles
    Test number
    838702129372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass51,528 miles (+1,487)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    51,528 miles
    Test number
    364137091079
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass50,041 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    50,041 miles
    Test number
    145905888839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail50,039 miles (+2,095)2 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,039 miles
    Test number
    179883769851
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust heatshield insecure
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s compliance bushes split from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Handbrake performance poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass47,944 miles (+2,647)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    47,944 miles
    Test number
    582632927910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass45,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    45,297 miles
    Test number
    554004406417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail45,297 miles (+2,323)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,297 miles
    Test number
    303400466642
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  14. Pass42,974 miles (+2,358)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    42,974 miles
    Test number
    701173888184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,616 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    40,616 miles
    Test number
    741094516111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail40,583 miles (+2,569)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,583 miles
    Test number
    863983755275
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass38,014 miles (+2,487)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    38,014 miles
    Test number
    157555854245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,527 miles (+2,854)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    35,527 miles
    Test number
    166600063282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    32,673 miles
    Test number
    297372062219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail32,673 miles (+3,596)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,673 miles
    Test number
    508402862245
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

  21. Pass29,077 miles (+3,169)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    29,077 miles
    Test number
    148899041264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,908 miles (+3,733)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    25,908 miles
    Test number
    290255060249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,175 miles (+3,601)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    22,175 miles
    Test number
    381767069243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    18,574 miles
    Test number
    381750278401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L6 VAT

Does L6 VAT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L6 VAT expired on 3 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L6 VAT?
The MOT on L6 VAT expired on 3 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L6 VAT done?
L6 VAT was recorded at 58,884 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2025, an average of 2,370 miles a year.
Has L6 VAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 VAT has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on L6 VAT 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 L6 VAT find?
L6 VAT passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s corroded; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 2 more.

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