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Honda Civic

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,204 cc

L8 VLKMOT history

L8 VLK is a black diesel Honda Civic first used on 30 Nov 2010. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 146,335 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

L8 VLK black Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
146,335 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,799 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 VLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,204 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
30 Nov 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 VLK was last recorded at 146,335 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,313 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
8,799 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 146,335 miles
  • 2024 – 146,313 miles
  • 2023 – 137,365 miles
  • 2022 – 132,089 miles
  • 2021 – 127,292 miles
  • 2020 – 122,900 miles
  • 2019 – 116,762 miles
  • 2018 – 107,084 miles
  • 2017 – 97,635 miles
  • 2016 – 84,228 miles
  • 2015 – 69,353 miles
  • 2014 – 56,911 miles
  • 2013 – 40,698 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,335 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn uneven (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front wiper blade split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 18 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,335 miles (+22)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    146,335 miles
    Test number
    476659969636
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn uneven (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front

  2. Pass146,313 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    146,313 miles
    Test number
    421032375191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail146,313 miles (+8,948)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,313 miles
    Test number
    493110515694
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass137,365 miles (+5,276)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    137,365 miles
    Test number
    409737590765
    • MinorNearside Rear 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 2.20mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTpms light on dash

  5. Pass132,089 miles (+4,797)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    132,089 miles
    Test number
    362124006037
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass127,292 miles (+3)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    127,292 miles
    Test number
    623858355034
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side light (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail127,289 miles (+4,389)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,289 miles
    Test number
    485608292855
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side light (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass122,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    122,900 miles
    Test number
    597778765391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail122,900 miles (+6,138)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,900 miles
    Test number
    725072059535
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryTPMS lamp illuminated indicating a low tyre pressure

  10. Pass116,762 miles (+9,678)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    116,762 miles
    Test number
    352913071139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass107,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    107,084 miles
    Test number
    780233151349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail107,084 miles (+9,449)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,084 miles
    Test number
    776415415497
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire underneath the car (6.1.3 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass97,635 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    97,635 miles
    Test number
    252055949711
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper blade split
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail97,635 miles (+13,407)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,635 miles
    Test number
    852411036253
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper blade split
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass84,228 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    84,228 miles
    Test number
    150117799341
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake pads getting a bit low

  16. Fail84,228 miles (+14,875)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,228 miles
    Test number
    779982707752
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake pads getting a bit low

  17. Pass69,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    69,353 miles
    Test number
    374780752588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail69,353 miles (+12,442)1 failure3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,353 miles
    Test number
    720164206778
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass56,911 miles (+16,213)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    56,911 miles
    Test number
    827598924374
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass40,698 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    40,698 miles
    Test number
    808612623361
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about L8 VLK

Does L8 VLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 VLK is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L8 VLK?
The MOT on L8 VLK is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 VLK done?
L8 VLK was recorded at 146,335 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 8,799 miles a year.
Has L8 VLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 VLK has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on L8 VLK 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 L8 VLK find?
L8 VLK passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn uneven, and 3 more.

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