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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Petrol · 1991 · 1,968 cc

H253 YNUMOT history

H253 YNU is a white petrol Volkswagen Transporter first used on 4 Apr 1991. Its MOT is valid until 25 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 158,158 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

H253 YNU white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 May 2027
Mileage
158,158 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,218 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H253 YNU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
4 Apr 1991
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 May 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

H253 YNU was last recorded at 158,158 miles on 26 May 2026, 474 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Jul 2010: 127,879 miles, lower than 133,791 miles on 16 Jul 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
157,684 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
474 miles
Average per year
2,218 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,158 miles
  • 2025 – 157,684 miles
  • 2024 – 157,455 miles
  • 2023 – 157,225 miles
  • 2022 – 156,802 miles
  • 2020 – 156,046 miles
  • 2019 – 155,443 miles
  • 2018 – 153,504 miles
  • 2017 – 151,498 miles
  • 2016 – 148,850 miles
  • 2015 – 147,694 miles
  • 2014 – 142,962 miles
  • 2013 – 139,767 miles
  • 2012 – 135,917 miles
  • 2011 – 131,116 miles
  • 2010 – 127,879 miles
  • 2009 – 133,791 miles
  • 2008 – 119,538 miles
  • 2007 – 116,379 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,158 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,158 miles (+474)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2027
    Odometer
    158,158 miles
    Test number
    816487066552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass157,684 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    157,684 miles
    Test number
    530891582537
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail157,683 miles (+228)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,683 miles
    Test number
    460531161195
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass157,455 miles (+230)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    157,455 miles
    Test number
    488116347149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Corrosion to inner quarter to floor

  5. Pass157,225 miles (+423)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    157,225 miles
    Test number
    268765206514
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass156,802 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    156,802 miles
    Test number
    107433037127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail156,801 miles (+755)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,801 miles
    Test number
    615691403445
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass156,046 miles (+603)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    156,046 miles
    Test number
    899357399653
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass155,443 miles (+1,939)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    155,443 miles
    Test number
    807684908286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass153,504 miles (+2,006)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    153,504 miles
    Test number
    861271918960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass151,498 miles (+2,648)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    151,498 miles
    Test number
    346968005722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass148,850 miles (+653)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    148,850 miles
    Test number
    339424500572
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner step sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail148,197 miles (+503)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,197 miles
    Test number
    879241415155
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • FailureObligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  14. Pass147,694 miles (+4,732)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    147,694 miles
    Test number
    946281095154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass142,962 miles (+3,195)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    142,962 miles
    Test number
    239714684134
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass139,767 miles (+3,850)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    139,767 miles
    Test number
    308809313218
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass135,917 miles (+4,801)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    135,917 miles
    Test number
    518807582152
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteRear bumper insecure

  18. Pass131,116 miles (+3,237)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    131,116 miles
    Test number
    618029781141
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass127,879 miles (-5,912)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    127,879 miles
    Test number
    133727680191
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass133,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    133,791 miles
    Test number
    392827599181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail133,791 miles (+14,253)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,791 miles
    Test number
    434897799190
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  22. Pass119,538 miles (+3,159)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    119,538 miles
    Test number
    644523498115
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass116,379 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    116,379 miles
    Test number
    493267607200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2007
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    381072436112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about H253 YNU

Does H253 YNU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on H253 YNU is valid until 25 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on H253 YNU?
The MOT on H253 YNU is valid until 25 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has H253 YNU done?
H253 YNU was recorded at 158,158 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 2,218 miles a year.
Has H253 YNU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H253 YNU has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on H253 YNU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Jul 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on H253 YNU find?
H253 YNU passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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