2008 Honda Civic 2.2L Diesel · LA08 VBY
2008 Honda Civic (2.2L, diesel). First registered 05 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 150,259 miles. MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,259 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LA08 VBY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/09/2026
- 150,259 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 21 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LA08 VBY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Honda Civic (LA08 VBY) between November 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly re”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii”.
LA08 VBY Mileage History
- 07/11/2022134,225 mi
- 09/11/2023138,545 mi+4,320 mi
- 19/09/2024141,616 mi+3,071 mi
- 29/08/2025145,223 mi+3,607 mi
- 24/09/2026150,259 mi+5,036 mi
Average of roughly 4,133 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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