
Honda Civic
Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,590 cc
Y228 VCFMOT history
Y228 VCF is a green petrol Honda Civic first used on 10 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 21 May 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 119,063 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 May 2026
- Mileage
- 119,063 mi
- At MOT on 22 May 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,458 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y228 VCF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Honda
- Model
- Civic
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,590 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 10 Jul 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 May 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 22 May 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y228 VCF was last recorded at 119,063 miles on 22 May 2025, 1,179 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 117,884 miles · 8 May 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,179 miles
- Average per year
- 4,458 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 119,063 miles
- 2024 – 117,884 miles
- 2023 – 116,769 miles
- 2022 – 113,882 miles
- 2021 – 109,716 miles
- 2020 – 107,274 miles
- 2019 – 105,033 miles
- 2018 – 102,972 miles
- 2017 – 100,198 miles
- 2016 – 97,725 miles
- 2015 – 95,003 miles
- 2014 – 92,181 miles
- 2013 – 89,394 miles
- 2012 – 86,703 miles
- 2011 – 83,946 miles
- 2010 – 80,254 miles
- 2009 – 70,394 miles
- 2008 – 56,227 miles
- 2007 – 39,328 miles
- 2006 – 34,218 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various small-less than 1mm chips all over screen (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Central exhaust heat shield insecure
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
26 tests since 11 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass119,063 miles5 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2026
- Odometer
- 119,063 miles
- Test number
- 952216001422
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various small-less than 1mm chips all over screen (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail119,063 miles (+1,179)6 major5 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,063 miles
- Test number
- 742054097039
- MajorNearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury causing headlamp to protrude the edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various small-less than 1mm chips all over screen (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass117,884 miles (+1,115)3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2025
- Odometer
- 117,884 miles
- Test number
- 742253907944
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass116,769 miles2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2024
- Odometer
- 116,769 miles
- Test number
- 524616806345
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail116,769 miles (+2,887)6 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,769 miles
- Test number
- 408456639753
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass113,882 miles (+4,166)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2023
- Odometer
- 113,882 miles
- Test number
- 116498985005
- AdvisoryNearside Front damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear damaged
Pass109,716 miles (+33)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2022
- Odometer
- 109,716 miles
- Test number
- 849709049194
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust heat shield insecure
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail109,683 miles (+2,409)1 dangerous6 major2 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,683 miles
- Test number
- 285017596982
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorCentral Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust heat shield insecure
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and showing signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass107,274 miles (+2,241)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2021
- Odometer
- 107,274 miles
- Test number
- 940089239583
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass105,033 miles (+2,061)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 105,033 miles
- Test number
- 878760177807
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass102,972 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2019
- Odometer
- 102,972 miles
- Test number
- 307989535418
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust heat shield corroded and insecure at rear
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail102,971 miles (+2,773)6 failures9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,971 miles
- Test number
- 572805553705
- FailureNearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage bumper end (6.1.C.1)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust heat shield corroded and insecure at rear
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking
- AdvisoryNearside wiper smeary
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass100,198 miles (+2,473)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2018
- Odometer
- 100,198 miles
- Test number
- 368519660480
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass97,725 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2017
- Odometer
- 97,725 miles
- Test number
- 658549253230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,725 miles (+2,722)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,725 miles
- Test number
- 959195835990
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass95,003 miles (+2,822)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2016
- Odometer
- 95,003 miles
- Test number
- 855418425114
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass92,181 miles (+2,787)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2015
- Odometer
- 92,181 miles
- Test number
- 339443634159
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass89,394 miles (+2,691)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2014
- Odometer
- 89,394 miles
- Test number
- 275086633444
- NoteBoth front tyres worn low and are wearing on the edges
- NoteFront brake discs and pads worn thin
Pass86,703 miles (+2,757)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2013
- Odometer
- 86,703 miles
- Test number
- 795717032195
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoot/tailgate handle sticking slightly
- NoteFront brake discs worn and lipped
- NoteSlight drivers seat movement on runners
Pass83,946 miles (+3,692)4 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2012
- Odometer
- 83,946 miles
- Test number
- 226073731135
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFront brake discs worn and lipped
- NoteHandbrake levers on calipers not returning to stops
- NoteN/S washer jet partially blocked
- NoteO/S wiper blade worn and splitting on ends
- NoteSlight drivers seat movement on runners
Pass80,254 miles (+9,860)3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2011
- Odometer
- 80,254 miles
- Test number
- 893044030182
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFront discs slightly lipped
- NoteHandbrake levers on calipers not returning to stops
- NoteSlight drivers seat movement on runners
Pass70,394 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2010
- Odometer
- 70,394 miles
- Test number
- 512151629178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,394 miles (+14,167)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,394 miles
- Test number
- 794441729186
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass56,227 miles (+16,899)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2009
- Odometer
- 56,227 miles
- Test number
- 923900048199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,328 miles (+5,110)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2008
- Odometer
- 39,328 miles
- Test number
- 322393547185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,218 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2007
- Odometer
- 34,218 miles
- Test number
- 920561036118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y228 VCF
- Does Y228 VCF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y228 VCF expired on 21 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y228 VCF?
- The MOT on Y228 VCF expired on 21 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y228 VCF done?
- Y228 VCF was recorded at 119,063 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2025, an average of 4,458 miles a year.
- Has Y228 VCF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y228 VCF has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y228 VCF 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 Y228 VCF find?
- Y228 VCF passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2025 with 5 minor defects and 10 advisories: nearside windscreen wiper blade defective; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 12 more.
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