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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,459 cc

T840 JHEMOT history

T840 JHE is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 242,871 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Apr 2027
Mileage
242,871 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,640 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T840 JHE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T840 JHE was last recorded at 242,871 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 5,638 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
237,233 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,638 miles
Average per year
7,640 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 242,871 miles
  • 2025 – 237,233 miles
  • 2024 – 230,751 miles
  • 2023 – 226,671 miles
  • 2022 – 222,394 miles
  • 2021 – 218,332 miles
  • 2020 – 213,010 miles
  • 2019 – 204,379 miles
  • 2018 – 195,404 miles
  • 2017 – 187,520 miles
  • 2016 – 179,719 miles
  • 2015 – 168,896 miles
  • 2014 – 159,130 miles
  • 2013 – 150,612 miles
  • 2012 – 144,153 miles
  • 2011 – 133,453 miles
  • 2010 – 124,446 miles
  • 2009 – 116,620 miles
  • 2008 – 106,666 miles
  • 2007 – 100,062 miles
  • 2006 – 89,277 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass242,871 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass242,871 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    242,871 miles
    Test number
    840945645768
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Fail242,870 miles (+5,637)1 dangerous1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,870 miles
    Test number
    499809630619
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Pass237,233 miles (+84)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    237,233 miles
    Test number
    751481552402
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail237,149 miles (+6,398)1 dangerous1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,149 miles
    Test number
    307919674680
    • DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass230,751 miles (+4,080)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    230,751 miles
    Test number
    413697417293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass226,671 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    226,671 miles
    Test number
    363933681244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail226,653 miles (+4,259)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,653 miles
    Test number
    649226181597
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  8. Pass222,394 miles (+26)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    222,394 miles
    Test number
    785636886458
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail222,368 miles (+4,036)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,368 miles
    Test number
    674831454761
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass218,332 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    218,332 miles
    Test number
    934216213171
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail218,332 miles (+5,322)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,332 miles
    Test number
    199409238720
    • MajorNearside Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass213,010 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    213,010 miles
    Test number
    812873502390
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drive shaft boot starting to crack
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Across steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Offside & Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Fail213,008 miles (+8,629)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,008 miles
    Test number
    228330151788
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front part of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pads half worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drive shaft boot starting to crack
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Across steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pads half worn
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Offside & Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass204,379 miles (+8,975)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    204,379 miles
    Test number
    862687815230
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s and n/s front lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

  15. Pass195,404 miles (+7,884)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    195,404 miles
    Test number
    211809257540
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush o/s and n/s/f starting to crack (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s/f at 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s/r at 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryMetal power steering pipes showing signs of corrosion

  16. Pass187,520 miles (+7,801)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    187,520 miles
    Test number
    543882288633
    • AdvisoryMetal power steering pipe showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s/f shock absorber bushes starting to crack

  17. Pass179,719 miles (+10,823)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    179,719 miles
    Test number
    687666637085
    • AdvisoryMetal power steering pipe showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s/f shock absorber bushes starting to crack
    • AdvisorySlight play o/s and n/s steering rack ends

  18. Pass168,896 miles (+9,766)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    168,896 miles
    Test number
    198790745046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass159,130 miles (+105)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    159,130 miles
    Test number
    587171344044
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Fail159,025 miles (+8,413)7 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,025 miles
    Test number
    918616334070
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  21. Pass150,612 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    150,612 miles
    Test number
    436578833050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail150,611 miles (+6,458)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,611 miles
    Test number
    828985933094
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteP/s pipes on steering rack badly corroded

  23. Pass144,153 miles (+10,700)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    144,153 miles
    Test number
    756881142073
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass133,453 miles (+9,007)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    133,453 miles
    Test number
    126965231449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass124,446 miles (+7,826)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    124,446 miles
    Test number
    723286840039
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Pass116,620 miles (+9,954)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    116,620 miles
    Test number
    960620549089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass106,666 miles (+6,604)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    106,666 miles
    Test number
    742751468099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass100,062 miles (+10,785)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    100,062 miles
    Test number
    431305867092
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  29. Pass89,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    89,277 miles
    Test number
    111766366012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T840 JHE

Does T840 JHE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T840 JHE is valid until 18 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T840 JHE?
The MOT on T840 JHE is valid until 18 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T840 JHE done?
T840 JHE was recorded at 242,871 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 7,640 miles a year.
Has T840 JHE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T840 JHE has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T840 JHE 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 T840 JHE find?
T840 JHE passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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