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Honda Civic

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,204 cc

LR08 VAEMOT history

LR08 VAE is a black diesel Honda Civic first used on 5 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 147,164 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

LR08 VAE black Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
147,164 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,934 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 VAE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,204 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
5 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 VAE was last recorded at 147,164 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 10,132 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,032 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
10,132 miles
Average per year
7,934 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 147,164 miles
  • 2024 – 137,032 miles
  • 2023 – 129,996 miles
  • 2022 – 125,975 miles
  • 2021 – 119,989 miles
  • 2020 – 113,813 miles
  • 2019 – 104,987 miles
  • 2018 – 99,273 miles
  • 2017 – 91,127 miles
  • 2016 – 86,852 miles
  • 2015 – 77,181 miles
  • 2014 – 63,546 miles
  • 2012 – 43,687 miles
  • 2011 – 34,303 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,164 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • ENGINE UNDER TRAY FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE 2MM TREAD

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    147,164 miles
    Test number
    184639448971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail147,156 miles (+10,124)4 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,156 miles
    Test number
    407231183120
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass137,032 miles (+7,036)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    137,032 miles
    Test number
    125484897192
    • MinorNearside Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass129,996 miles (+4,021)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    129,996 miles
    Test number
    426693030458
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear OUTER BRAKE LIGHT INOPERATIVE

  5. Pass125,975 miles (+5,986)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    125,975 miles
    Test number
    975790210886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass119,989 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    119,989 miles
    Test number
    654132109203
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryENGINE UNDER TRAY FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE 2MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail119,989 miles (+6,176)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,989 miles
    Test number
    375884015045
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ON THE IN SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords TYRE CUT ON THE IN SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryENGINE UNDER TRAY FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE 2MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass113,813 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    113,813 miles
    Test number
    604773967441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail113,813 miles (+8,826)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,813 miles
    Test number
    114979800573
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Movement to pivot joint / will not lock into place.

  10. Pass104,987 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    104,987 miles
    Test number
    161265191549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail104,913 miles (+5,640)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,913 miles
    Test number
    510232781519
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass99,273 miles (+28)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    99,273 miles
    Test number
    311784332383
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail99,245 miles (+8,118)2 dangerous1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,245 miles
    Test number
    769773793316
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass91,127 miles (+4,275)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    91,127 miles
    Test number
    278075799820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass86,852 miles (+9,671)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    86,852 miles
    Test number
    338006024341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass77,181 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    77,181 miles
    Test number
    379795659138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail77,181 miles (+13,635)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,181 miles
    Test number
    421537260138
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass63,546 miles (+19,859)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    63,546 miles
    Test number
    189772864055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,687 miles (+9,384)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    43,687 miles
    Test number
    598236562282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail34,303 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,303 miles
    Test number
    359070261481
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass34,303 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    34,303 miles
    Test number
    488200661225
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LR08 VAE

Does LR08 VAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 VAE is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR08 VAE?
The MOT on LR08 VAE is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 VAE done?
LR08 VAE was recorded at 147,164 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 7,934 miles a year.
Has LR08 VAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 VAE has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LR08 VAE 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 LR08 VAE find?
LR08 VAE passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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