2008 Honda Civic 1.8L Petrol · VE08 DVJ
2008 Honda Civic (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 142,108 miles. MOT expired on 29 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,108 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VE08 DVJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2025
- 142,108 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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VE08 DVJ 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 (VE08 DVJ) between February 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
VE08 DVJ Mileage History
- 24/02/202378,129 mi
- 18/04/2024105,502 mi+27,373 mi
- 18/04/2024105,505 mi+3 mi
- 29/04/2025142,107 mi+36,602 mi
- 30/04/2025142,108 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 29,366 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Honda Honda Civic Mk8
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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