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Honda Civic

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 1,590 cc

R52 VDBMOT history

R52 VDB is a silver petrol Honda Civic first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 109,999 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

R52 VDB silver Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
109,999 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,848 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R52 VDB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R52 VDB was last recorded at 109,999 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 580 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
109,419 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
580 miles
Average per year
2,848 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,999 miles
  • 2025 – 109,419 miles
  • 2023 – 103,192 miles
  • 2022 – 91,287 miles
  • 2021 – 72,550 miles
  • 2019 – 64,867 miles
  • 2018 – 58,390 miles
  • 2007 – 56,682 miles
  • 2006 – 55,653 miles
  • 2005 – 51,875 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,999 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 16 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,999 miles (+580)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    109,999 miles
    Test number
    186346426097
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass109,419 miles (+6,227)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    109,419 miles
    Test number
    453639404523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass103,192 miles (+11,905)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    103,192 miles
    Test number
    658498895288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass91,287 miles (+18,737)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    91,287 miles
    Test number
    830640159143
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass72,550 miles (+7,683)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    72,550 miles
    Test number
    447535161022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass64,867 miles (+6,477)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    64,867 miles
    Test number
    553222102192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass58,390 miles (+1,708)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    58,390 miles
    Test number
    260673832177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass56,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    56,682 miles
    Test number
    173189217348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail56,682 miles (+1,029)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,682 miles
    Test number
    341189917324
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  10. Pass55,653 miles (+3,778)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    55,653 miles
    Test number
    384869236344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass51,875 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    51,875 miles
    Test number
    120578025202
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Questions about R52 VDB

Does R52 VDB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R52 VDB is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on R52 VDB?
The MOT on R52 VDB is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R52 VDB done?
R52 VDB was recorded at 109,999 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 2,848 miles a year.
Has R52 VDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R52 VDB has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2007.
Has the mileage on R52 VDB 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 R52 VDB find?
R52 VDB passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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