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Honda Civic

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,396 cc

T188 LVUMOT history

T188 LVU is a black petrol Honda Civic first used on 31 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 92,834 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jan 2027
Mileage
92,834 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,597 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T188 LVU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T188 LVU was last recorded at 92,834 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 42 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,792 miles · 31 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
42 miles
Average per year
2,597 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,834 miles
  • 2025 – 92,792 miles
  • 2024 – 91,775 miles
  • 2023 – 91,036 miles
  • 2022 – 90,341 miles
  • 2021 – 89,235 miles
  • 2020 – 88,475 miles
  • 2019 – 87,520 miles
  • 2018 – 83,978 miles
  • 2017 – 80,892 miles
  • 2016 – 75,598 miles
  • 2015 – 70,628 miles
  • 2014 – 67,753 miles
  • 2013 – 65,364 miles
  • 2012 – 62,461 miles
  • 2011 – 58,758 miles
  • 2010 – 55,544 miles
  • 2009 – 52,465 miles
  • 2008 – 49,765 miles
  • 2007 – 45,651 miles
  • 2006 – 42,235 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,834 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes, both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 13 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,834 miles (+42)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    92,834 miles
    Test number
    558608461151
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes, both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail92,792 miles (+1,017)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,792 miles
    Test number
    592308437124
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both front. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted.
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass91,775 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    91,775 miles
    Test number
    701496444643
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail91,774 miles (+738)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,774 miles
    Test number
    493206859196
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass91,036 miles (+695)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    91,036 miles
    Test number
    551696451295
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass90,341 miles (+1,106)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    90,341 miles
    Test number
    283890032591
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass89,235 miles (+760)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    89,235 miles
    Test number
    790983883171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass88,475 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    88,475 miles
    Test number
    613313966190
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail88,475 miles (+955)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,475 miles
    Test number
    857988346051
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass87,520 miles (+3,542)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    87,520 miles
    Test number
    321315673531
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass83,978 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    83,978 miles
    Test number
    584677329375
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has slight cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has slight cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has slight cracking
    • AdvisorySills have plastic covers fitted unable to test for corrosion

  12. Fail83,978 miles (+3,086)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,978 miles
    Test number
    710206732844
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has slight cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has slight cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has slight cracking
    • AdvisorySills have plastic covers fitted unable to test for corrosion

  13. Pass80,892 miles (+5,294)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    80,892 miles
    Test number
    370647118940
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill has slight corrosion. (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes worn. (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass75,598 miles (+155)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    75,598 miles
    Test number
    282717427059
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on n/s sill

  15. Fail75,443 miles (+4,815)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,443 miles
    Test number
    631173718641
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on n/s sill

  16. Pass70,628 miles (+2,875)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    70,628 miles
    Test number
    606500895108
    • NoteBoth rear axle bushes cracking

  17. Pass67,753 miles (+2,389)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    67,753 miles
    Test number
    537792114278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail65,364 miles1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,364 miles
    Test number
    868477643270
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass65,364 miles (+2,903)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    65,364 miles
    Test number
    999607743222
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass62,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    62,461 miles
    Test number
    849062042276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail62,461 miles (+3,703)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,461 miles
    Test number
    808402142254
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass58,758 miles (+3,214)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    58,758 miles
    Test number
    657827501245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass55,544 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    55,544 miles
    Test number
    931207710297
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  24. Fail55,544 miles (+3,079)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,544 miles
    Test number
    444526410293
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  25. Pass52,465 miles (+2,700)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    52,465 miles
    Test number
    774157119248
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteRear wiper blade split.

  26. Pass49,765 miles (+4,114)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    49,765 miles
    Test number
    330384118447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass45,651 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    45,651 miles
    Test number
    450629607287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail45,641 miles (+3,406)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,641 miles
    Test number
    514868807227
    • FailureDirection indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteRear no plate

  29. Pass42,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    42,235 miles
    Test number
    922395806297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail42,235 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,235 miles
    Test number
    490604396160
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about T188 LVU

Does T188 LVU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T188 LVU is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T188 LVU?
The MOT on T188 LVU is valid until 4 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T188 LVU done?
T188 LVU was recorded at 92,834 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 2,597 miles a year.
Has T188 LVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T188 LVU has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T188 LVU 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 T188 LVU find?
T188 LVU passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes, both sides..

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