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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

K44 ETAMOT history

K44 ETA is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 20 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 303,625 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

K44 ETA white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
303,625 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,774 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K44 ETA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
20 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K44 ETA was last recorded at 303,625 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 1,355 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
302,270 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,355 miles
Average per year
11,774 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 303,625 miles
  • 2025 – 302,270 miles
  • 2024 – 295,103 miles
  • 2023 – 288,699 miles
  • 2022 – 277,551 miles
  • 2021 – 265,815 miles
  • 2020 – 258,057 miles
  • 2019 – 233,910 miles
  • 2018 – 228,224 miles
  • 2017 – 216,638 miles
  • 2016 – 205,899 miles
  • 2015 – 195,453 miles
  • 2014 – 181,523 miles
  • 2013 – 175,990 miles
  • 2012 – 164,601 miles
  • 2011 – 147,147 miles
  • 2010 – 146,631 miles
  • 2009 – 123,155 miles
  • 2008 – 104,230 miles
  • 2007 – 78,276 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass303,625 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear reflector not red in colour

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass303,625 miles (+1,355)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    303,625 miles
    Test number
    102736400681
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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. Pass302,270 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    302,270 miles
    Test number
    703484434317
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail302,270 miles (+14)9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    302,270 miles
    Test number
    789756896092
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury step mount (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury step mount (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail302,256 miles (+7,153)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    302,256 miles
    Test number
    804628748151
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive BORDERLINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass295,103 miles (+6,404)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    295,103 miles
    Test number
    184448441969
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass288,699 miles3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    288,699 miles
    Test number
    969103614391
    • MinorAll position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusted

  7. Fail288,699 miles (+11,148)6 major6 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    288,699 miles
    Test number
    911184346160
    • MajorBrake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorAll position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusted

  8. Pass277,551 miles (+11,736)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    277,551 miles
    Test number
    881104341848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass265,815 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    265,815 miles
    Test number
    798765273095
    • AdvisoryBoth rear lower spring mounts worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Fail265,815 miles (+7,758)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    265,815 miles
    Test number
    986759723561
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear lower spring mounts worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Pass258,057 miles (+24,147)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    258,057 miles
    Test number
    441070135560
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has cuts in outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust has outer casing deteriorated

  12. Pass233,910 miles (+5,686)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    233,910 miles
    Test number
    241899930762
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))

  13. Pass228,224 miles (+11,586)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    228,224 miles
    Test number
    561557185894
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear section of exhaust starting to corrode
    • AdvisorySlight play in the nearside from lower ball joint

  14. Pass216,638 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    216,638 miles
    Test number
    918754445292
    • AdvisoryRear section of exhaust corroded
    • AdvisorySmall cut in the nearside front tyre outer wall

  15. Fail216,638 miles (+10,739)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,638 miles
    Test number
    461742477330
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryRear section of exhaust corroded
    • AdvisorySmall cut in the nearside front tyre outer wall

  16. Pass205,899 miles (+10,446)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    205,899 miles
    Test number
    394083641752
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear sections of exhaust starting to corrode

  17. Pass195,453 miles (+13,930)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    195,453 miles
    Test number
    139279255443
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass181,523 miles (+5,533)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    181,523 miles
    Test number
    299835564036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail175,990 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,990 miles
    Test number
    196840863487
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass175,990 miles (+11,389)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    175,990 miles
    Test number
    796700163025
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass164,601 miles (+17,454)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    164,601 miles
    Test number
    599898062031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass147,147 miles (+516)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    147,147 miles
    Test number
    256767841037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass146,631 miles (+23,476)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    146,631 miles
    Test number
    580189620094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  24. Pass123,155 miles (+18,925)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    123,155 miles
    Test number
    234152419098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass104,230 miles (+25,954)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    104,230 miles
    Test number
    933827718020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass78,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    78,276 miles
    Test number
    550993117042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K44 ETA

Does K44 ETA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K44 ETA is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K44 ETA?
The MOT on K44 ETA is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K44 ETA done?
K44 ETA was recorded at 303,625 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 11,774 miles a year.
Has K44 ETA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K44 ETA has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on K44 ETA 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 K44 ETA find?
K44 ETA passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive.

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