2012 Honda Civic 1.8L Petrol · RJ12 VBT
2012 Honda Civic (1.8L, petrol). First registered 22 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 131,649 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,649 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ12 VBT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2026
- 131,649 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ12 VBT 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 2012 Honda Civic (RJ12 VBT) between December 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
RJ12 VBT Mileage History
- 01/12/2022123,464 mi
- 04/12/2023127,128 mi+3,664 mi
- 05/12/2023127,128 mi
- 23/01/2025129,415 mi+2,287 mi
- 19/01/2026131,649 mi+2,234 mi
Average of roughly 2,611 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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