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Honda Civic

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,396 cc

T481 VAMMOT history

T481 VAM is a silver petrol Honda Civic first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Jan 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 87,553 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Jan 2023
Mileage
87,553 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,610 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T481 VAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T481 VAM was last recorded at 87,553 miles on 8 Jan 2022, 384 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,169 miles · 10 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
384 miles
Average per year
3,610 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 87,553 miles
  • 2021 – 87,169 miles
  • 2020 – 85,261 miles
  • 2019 – 83,670 miles
  • 2018 – 81,033 miles
  • 2017 – 77,475 miles
  • 2016 – 74,858 miles
  • 2015 – 69,401 miles
  • 2014 – 66,224 miles
  • 2013 – 62,384 miles
  • 2012 – 57,977 miles
  • 2011 – 53,367 miles
  • 2010 – 48,326 miles
  • 2009 – 40,363 miles
  • 2008 – 34,075 miles
  • 2007 – 32,568 miles
  • 2006 – 30,441 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,553 miles

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.

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,553 miles (+384)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    87,553 miles
    Test number
    813749683416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail87,169 miles (+1,908)3 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,169 miles
    Test number
    538047496420
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Pass85,261 miles (+1,591)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    85,261 miles
    Test number
    508301714047
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass83,670 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    83,670 miles
    Test number
    507703143055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail83,665 miles (+2,632)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,665 miles
    Test number
    427513476519
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass81,033 miles (+3,558)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    81,033 miles
    Test number
    247368326133
    • 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))

  7. Pass77,475 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    77,475 miles
    Test number
    220371389425
    • 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)

  8. Fail77,469 miles (+2,611)2 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,469 miles
    Test number
    165653056513
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  9. Pass74,858 miles (+5,457)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    74,858 miles
    Test number
    927154823690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass69,401 miles (+3,177)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    69,401 miles
    Test number
    726308115724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,224 miles (+3,840)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    66,224 miles
    Test number
    989526654305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,384 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    62,384 miles
    Test number
    965137253344
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  13. Fail62,378 miles (+4,401)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,378 miles
    Test number
    436645953391
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass57,977 miles (+4,610)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    57,977 miles
    Test number
    227763252396
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  15. Pass53,367 miles (+5,041)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    53,367 miles
    Test number
    649965351336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,326 miles (+19)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    48,326 miles
    Test number
    454614160328
    • AdvisoryNearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteWhole exhaust deteriorating

  17. Fail48,307 miles (+7,944)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,307 miles
    Test number
    201523160392
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteWhole exhaust deteriorating

  18. Pass40,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    40,363 miles
    Test number
    401256919452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail40,363 miles (+5,404)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,363 miles
    Test number
    822336519340
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass34,959 miles (+884)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    34,959 miles
    Test number
    344975209096
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnable to inpect front pads due to hub cap design
    • NoteO.s.f steering arm has slight play
    • NotePlease note this car has had accident damage to the n.s front,wing is black and indicator is secured by tape

  21. Pass34,075 miles (+1,507)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    34,075 miles
    Test number
    891896388022
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on outer edge
    • NotePlastic sills covers fittied

  22. Pass32,568 miles (+2,127)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    32,568 miles
    Test number
    540375287009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,441 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    30,441 miles
    Test number
    413444876085
    • NoteAdvise plastic sill covers

Questions about T481 VAM

Does T481 VAM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T481 VAM expired on 7 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T481 VAM?
The MOT on T481 VAM expired on 7 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T481 VAM done?
T481 VAM was recorded at 87,553 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2022, an average of 3,610 miles a year.
Has T481 VAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T481 VAM has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on T481 VAM 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 T481 VAM find?
T481 VAM passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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