Volkswagen Transporter
Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,461 cc
J9 HELMOT history
J9 HEL is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 3 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 209,157 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 209,157 mi
- At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 10,269 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J9 HEL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 3 Dec 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
J9 HEL was last recorded at 209,157 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 8,452 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 200,705 miles · 30 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,452 miles
- Average per year
- 10,269 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 209,157 miles
- 2025 – 200,705 miles
- 2024 – 192,050 miles
- 2023 – 183,830 miles
- 2022 – 175,757 miles
- 2020 – 167,985 miles
- 2019 – 162,037 miles
- 2018 – 147,390 miles
- 2017 – 133,131 miles
- 2016 – 116,503 miles
- 2015 – 98,818 miles
- 2014 – 86,590 miles
- 2013 – 73,996 miles
- 2012 – 63,068 miles
- 2011 – 53,492 miles
- 2010 – 44,747 miles
- 2009 – 36,728 miles
- 2008 – 29,427 miles
- 2007 – 22,719 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass209,157 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
26 tests since 4 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass209,157 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 209,157 miles
- Test number
- 203274442141
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail209,157 miles (+8,452)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 209,157 miles
- Test number
- 391915950701
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass200,705 miles (+8,655)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 200,705 miles
- Test number
- 392292656592
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass192,050 miles2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 192,050 miles
- Test number
- 262011286996
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Advisory3rd row seats removed seat belts not checked
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Fail192,050 miles (+8,220)1 repaired2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,050 miles
- Test number
- 898795742180
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Advisory3rd row seats removed seat belts not checked
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Pass183,830 miles (+8,073)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 183,830 miles
- Test number
- 207011885389
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass175,757 miles (+25)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 175,757 miles
- Test number
- 787351444254
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail175,732 miles (+7,747)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,732 miles
- Test number
- 580671011250
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass167,985 miles (+5,948)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 167,985 miles
- Test number
- 316861225910
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass162,037 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 162,037 miles
- Test number
- 939809884130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail162,037 miles (+14,647)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,037 miles
- Test number
- 481548088334
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass147,390 miles (+14,259)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 147,390 miles
- Test number
- 895886516950
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,131 miles (+16,628)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 133,131 miles
- Test number
- 815949994174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,503 miles (+17,685)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 116,503 miles
- Test number
- 444560073319
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,818 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 98,818 miles
- Test number
- 605133548209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,818 miles (+12,228)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,818 miles
- Test number
- 336535085448
- Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass86,590 miles (+12,594)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 86,590 miles
- Test number
- 956388024324
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass73,996 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 73,996 miles
- Test number
- 737766433312
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,996 miles (+10,928)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,996 miles
- Test number
- 597473233366
- FailureOffside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Pass63,068 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 63,068 miles
- Test number
- 266131022362
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
Fail63,068 miles (+9,576)1 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,068 miles
- Test number
- 479591922332
- Repaired at testBody has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
Pass53,492 miles (+8,745)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 53,492 miles
- Test number
- 496592821451
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,747 miles (+8,019)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 44,747 miles
- Test number
- 261991340337
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,728 miles (+7,301)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 36,728 miles
- Test number
- 474461249474
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass29,427 miles (+6,708)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 29,427 miles
- Test number
- 484773448311
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,719 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 22,719 miles
- Test number
- 454498337395
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteMost of underside of vehicle covered in pannels preventing a full inspection
Questions about J9 HEL
- Does J9 HEL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 HEL is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on J9 HEL?
- The MOT on J9 HEL is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has J9 HEL done?
- J9 HEL was recorded at 209,157 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 10,269 miles a year.
- Has J9 HEL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J9 HEL has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on J9 HEL 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 J9 HEL find?
- J9 HEL passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.
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