2002 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · RF02 VGG
2002 Honda Civic (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2002. Recorded mileage 135,946 miles. MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,946 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF02 VGG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 135,946 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF02 VGG 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 2002 Honda Civic (RF02 VGG) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer preven”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))”.
RF02 VGG Mileage History
- 05/04/2024129,099 mi
- 11/04/2025132,593 mi+3,494 mi
- 17/04/2025132,597 mi+4 mi
- 09/04/2026135,946 mi+3,349 mi
- 10/04/2026135,946 mi
Average of roughly 3,403 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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