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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1991 · 1,588 cc

H159 JNEMOT history

H159 JNE is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 2 Dec 1991. Its MOT expired on 14 Oct 2025 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 154,555 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

H159 JNE white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Oct 2025
Mileage
154,555 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
983 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H159 JNE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,588 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
2 Dec 1991
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

H159 JNE was last recorded at 154,555 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 782 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,773 miles · 15 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
782 miles
Average per year
983 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 154,555 miles
  • 2024 – 153,773 miles
  • 2023 – 152,059 miles
  • 2022 – 150,064 miles
  • 2021 – 150,059 miles
  • 2020 – 149,556 miles
  • 2019 – 148,186 miles
  • 2018 – 147,591 miles
  • 2017 – 146,800 miles
  • 2015 – 146,723 miles
  • 2012 – 146,323 miles
  • 2011 – 146,128 miles
  • 2010 – 145,326 miles
  • 2009 – 143,401 miles
  • 2008 – 141,405 miles
  • 2007 – 138,996 miles
  • 2006 – 135,926 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail154,555 miles
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorSpeedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor/Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023

What MOT failures mean

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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 27 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail154,555 miles (+782)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,555 miles
    Test number
    647748562986
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSpeedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor/Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass153,773 miles (+19)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    153,773 miles
    Test number
    919787637298
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail153,754 miles (+1,695)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,754 miles
    Test number
    706947727951
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass152,059 miles (+20)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    152,059 miles
    Test number
    718627507289
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension rod mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail152,039 miles (+1,975)1 dangerous6 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,039 miles
    Test number
    786451074727
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension rod mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass150,064 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    150,064 miles
    Test number
    182262217238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass150,059 miles (+503)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    150,059 miles
    Test number
    800449814303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass149,556 miles (+1,370)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    149,556 miles
    Test number
    934840173423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass148,186 miles (+595)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    148,186 miles
    Test number
    988195612607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass147,591 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    147,591 miles
    Test number
    597570234828
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail147,591 miles (+791)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,591 miles
    Test number
    559751901743
    • FailureFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass146,800 miles (+77)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    146,800 miles
    Test number
    611878929951
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  13. Pass146,723 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    146,723 miles
    Test number
    165852235140
    • NoteN/s and o/s front back plates corroded.

  14. Fail146,720 miles (+397)3 dangerous5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,720 miles
    Test number
    207121935484
    • DangerousNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteN/s and o/s front back plates corroded.

  15. Pass146,323 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    146,323 miles
    Test number
    117879902228
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Fail146,323 miles (+195)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,323 miles
    Test number
    337059302431
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass146,128 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    146,128 miles
    Test number
    637076211362
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNearside front footwell corroded

  18. Fail146,128 miles (+802)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,128 miles
    Test number
    567433411303
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNearside front footwell corroded

  19. Pass145,326 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    145,326 miles
    Test number
    392843010392
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer side wall cracking.

  20. Fail145,326 miles (+1,925)1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,326 miles
    Test number
    741023610307
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer side wall cracking.

  21. Pass143,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    143,401 miles
    Test number
    494610529347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail143,401 miles (+1,996)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,401 miles
    Test number
    553340129396
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  23. Pass141,405 miles (+2,409)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    141,405 miles
    Test number
    364290038373
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  24. Pass138,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    138,996 miles
    Test number
    831682437396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail138,996 miles (+3,070)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,996 miles
    Test number
    573583527342
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  26. Pass135,926 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    135,926 miles
    Test number
    611944036301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail135,926 miles3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,926 miles
    Test number
    574731436345
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteN/s and o/s front cab steps corroded,not within any designated area

Questions about H159 JNE

Does H159 JNE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on H159 JNE expired on 14 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on H159 JNE?
The MOT on H159 JNE expired on 14 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has H159 JNE done?
H159 JNE was recorded at 154,555 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 983 miles a year.
Has H159 JNE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H159 JNE has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on H159 JNE 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 H159 JNE find?
H159 JNE failed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 4 major defects and 8 advisories: offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner floor; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill; rear brakes imbalanced across an axle axle 2, and 9 more.

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