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Honda Civic

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,396 cc

V631 ELPMOT history

V631 ELP is a black petrol Honda Civic first used on 30 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Aug 2025 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 110,679 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2024.

V631 ELP black Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Aug 2025
Mileage
110,679 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2024
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,832 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V631 ELP
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
30 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V631 ELP was last recorded at 110,679 miles on 20 Aug 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,679 miles · 19 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,832 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 110,679 miles
  • 2023 – 94,943 miles
  • 2022 – 88,798 miles
  • 2021 – 85,066 miles
  • 2020 – 82,522 miles
  • 2019 – 78,457 miles
  • 2018 – 73,233 miles
  • 2017 – 69,237 miles
  • 2016 – 63,388 miles
  • 2015 – 57,912 miles
  • 2014 – 54,650 miles
  • 2013 – 49,145 miles
  • 2012 – 44,304 miles
  • 2011 – 39,705 miles
  • 2010 – 36,452 miles
  • 2009 – 32,661 miles
  • 2008 – 28,219 miles
  • 2006 – 21,639 miles
  • 2005 – 19,924 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,679 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 8 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,679 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    110,679 miles
    Test number
    228031923978
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  2. Fail110,679 miles (+15,736)2 dangerous1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,679 miles
    Test number
    292095362848
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and limit 195 50 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  3. Pass94,943 miles (+367)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    94,943 miles
    Test number
    314878084827
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail94,576 miles (+1,570)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,576 miles
    Test number
    721990816733
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail93,006 miles (+4,208)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,006 miles
    Test number
    118649990681
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass88,798 miles (+3,732)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    88,798 miles
    Test number
    706116695711
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near sill area also undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near sill area also undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Pass85,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    85,066 miles
    Test number
    639459423100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail85,066 miles (+2,544)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,066 miles
    Test number
    897191830583
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass82,522 miles (+4,065)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    82,522 miles
    Test number
    669736553013
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass78,457 miles4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    78,457 miles
    Test number
    103729739704
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Fail78,457 miles (+5,224)1 repaired4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,457 miles
    Test number
    729834254220
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass73,233 miles (+3,996)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    73,233 miles
    Test number
    244465454604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass69,237 miles (+5,849)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    69,237 miles
    Test number
    677717847202
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass63,388 miles (+5,476)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    63,388 miles
    Test number
    351214557876
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass57,912 miles (+3,262)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    57,912 miles
    Test number
    375013275155
    • 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)
    • NoteExhaust rear sections deteriorated.

  16. Pass54,650 miles (+1,067)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    54,650 miles
    Test number
    216122484431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,583 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    53,583 miles
    Test number
    605500184007
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear arm bushes starting to split

  18. Fail53,583 miles (+4,438)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,583 miles
    Test number
    848790984003
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear arm bushes starting to split

  19. Pass49,145 miles (+4,841)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    49,145 miles
    Test number
    636011983085
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  20. Pass44,304 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    44,304 miles
    Test number
    539574952074
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  21. Fail44,299 miles (+4,594)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,299 miles
    Test number
    717294752068
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  22. Pass39,705 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    39,705 miles
    Test number
    539969941067
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNearside and offisde rear tyre perished

  23. Fail39,699 miles (+3,247)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,699 miles
    Test number
    269229041074
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNearside and offisde rear tyre perished

  24. Pass36,452 miles (+3,791)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    36,452 miles
    Test number
    720521380057
    • NoteRear No plate deteriorating

  25. Pass32,661 miles (+4,442)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    32,661 miles
    Test number
    532873689085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass28,219 miles (+6,580)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    28,219 miles
    Test number
    521796558057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass21,639 miles (+1,715)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    21,639 miles
    Test number
    233077806336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass19,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    19,924 miles
    Test number
    411792415404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V631 ELP

Does V631 ELP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V631 ELP expired on 19 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V631 ELP?
The MOT on V631 ELP expired on 19 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V631 ELP done?
V631 ELP was recorded at 110,679 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2024, an average of 4,832 miles a year.
Has V631 ELP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V631 ELP has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on V631 ELP 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 V631 ELP find?
V631 ELP passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2024 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; exhaust noisy; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both, and 4 more.

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