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Honda Civic

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,799 cc

T18 VABMOT history

T18 VAB is a grey petrol Honda Civic first used on 5 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 4 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 93,872 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Apr 2027
Mileage
93,872 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,613 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T18 VAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,799 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
5 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T18 VAB was last recorded at 93,872 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 1,661 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,211 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,661 miles
Average per year
4,613 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,872 miles
  • 2025 – 92,211 miles
  • 2024 – 90,530 miles
  • 2023 – 88,717 miles
  • 2022 – 85,338 miles
  • 2021 – 80,896 miles
  • 2020 – 78,245 miles
  • 2019 – 72,955 miles
  • 2018 – 67,793 miles
  • 2017 – 62,261 miles
  • 2016 – 54,055 miles
  • 2015 – 48,625 miles
  • 2014 – 42,521 miles
  • 2013 – 37,531 miles
  • 2012 – 34,117 miles
  • 2011 – 29,773 miles
  • 2010 – 24,511 miles
  • 2009 – 16,078 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,872 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • 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))Recorded at 8 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.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,872 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    93,872 miles
    Test number
    156998584207
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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. Fail93,872 miles (+1,661)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,872 miles
    Test number
    920921188633
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  3. Pass92,211 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    92,211 miles
    Test number
    363355490219
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail92,211 miles (+1,681)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,211 miles
    Test number
    335309781621
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass90,530 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    90,530 miles
    Test number
    385186646988
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail90,530 miles (+1,813)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,530 miles
    Test number
    861996560383
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass88,717 miles (+3,379)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    88,717 miles
    Test number
    759346847373
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass85,338 miles (+4,442)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    85,338 miles
    Test number
    302412090447
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass80,896 miles (+38)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    80,896 miles
    Test number
    862613922546
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail80,858 miles (+2,613)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,858 miles
    Test number
    624220333287
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass78,245 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    78,245 miles
    Test number
    661558522417
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Fail78,245 miles (+5,290)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,245 miles
    Test number
    881696392107
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass72,955 miles (+5,162)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    72,955 miles
    Test number
    988298390019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass67,793 miles (+5,532)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    67,793 miles
    Test number
    368425716710
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing

  15. Pass62,261 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    62,261 miles
    Test number
    141124022287
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre beginning to perish

  16. Fail62,255 miles (+8,200)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,255 miles
    Test number
    888629047095
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top cover split (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre beginning to perish

  17. Pass54,055 miles (+5,430)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    54,055 miles
    Test number
    873633027357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,625 miles (+6,104)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    48,625 miles
    Test number
    336995985087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,521 miles (+4,990)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    42,521 miles
    Test number
    615956174077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,531 miles (+3,414)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    37,531 miles
    Test number
    496593093048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,117 miles (+4,344)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    34,117 miles
    Test number
    136976292490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,773 miles (+5,262)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    29,773 miles
    Test number
    435663151163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,511 miles (+8,433)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    24,511 miles
    Test number
    482900640195
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front Tyre worn unevenly

  24. Pass16,078 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    16,078 miles
    Test number
    590327429106
    • NoteNearside front tyre has a small deep cut,marked on outer tyre wall by a yellow mark

Questions about T18 VAB

Does T18 VAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T18 VAB is valid until 4 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T18 VAB?
The MOT on T18 VAB is valid until 4 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T18 VAB done?
T18 VAB was recorded at 93,872 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 4,613 miles a year.
Has T18 VAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T18 VAB has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T18 VAB 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 T18 VAB find?
T18 VAB passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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