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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 1996 · 2,370 cc

K44 USOMOT history

K44 USO is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 239,842 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

K44 USO green Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jul 2027
Mileage
239,842 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,362 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K44 USO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
31 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K44 USO was last recorded at 239,842 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 52 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
239,790 miles · 1 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
52 miles
Average per year
2,362 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 239,842 miles
  • 2024 – 239,790 miles
  • 2023 – 236,938 miles
  • 2016 – 217,278 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass239,842 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear bumper slightly damaged (not badly)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Chassis out rigger corroded in offside front wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 5 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass239,842 miles5 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    239,842 miles
    Test number
    530607945609
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bumper slightly damaged (not badly)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass239,827 km1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    239,827 km
    Test number
    271741833013
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot has a pin hole in it, boot still preventing dirt and water (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface rust to rear cross members and floor pan

  3. Pass239,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    239,790 miles
    Test number
    487679387832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail239,790 km2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,790 km
    Test number
    591211462812
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper marker lamp not working

  5. Pass236,938 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    236,938 miles
    Test number
    504119127468
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeavy surface corrosion to underbody / chassis in places , some parts are holed but outside prescribed areas (parts may need attention soon)

  6. Fail236,938 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,938 miles
    Test number
    536103793016
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeavy surface corrosion to underbody / chassis in places , some parts are holed but outside prescribed areas (parts may need attention soon)

  7. Pass233,101 km (+2,656)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    233,101 km
    Test number
    696275588271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass230,445 km (+1,225)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    230,445 km
    Test number
    170401373420
    • AdvisoryHead lamp deflectors fitted

  9. Pass229,220 km (+3,861)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    229,220 km
    Test number
    216477439504
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deflectors fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deflector fitted

  10. Pass225,359 km (+3,858)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    225,359 km
    Test number
    472163871331
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlight beam deflector fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside headlight beam deflector fitted

  11. Pass221,501 km7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    221,501 km
    Test number
    885884716438
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps beam converters fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen wipers does not clear the windscreen effectively
    • AdvisoryWindscreen wipers does not clear the windscreen effectively

  12. Pass217,278 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    217,278 miles
    Test number
    671283652338
    • AdvisoryChassis out rigger corroded in offside front wheel arch

  13. Fail217,262 miles5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,262 miles
    Test number
    405303503931
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryChassis out rigger corroded in offside front wheel arch

  14. Pass211,659 km (+5,613)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    211,659 km
    Test number
    627134636158
    • AdvisoryFront antiroll bar centre bushes worn
    • AdvisoryHeadlight deflectors fitted

  15. Pass206,046 km (+7,968)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    206,046 km
    Test number
    209354554379
    • NoteBoth front upper suspension arm ball joint gaiters deteriorating
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front track rod inner ball joint

  16. Pass198,078 km (+8,041)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    198,078 km
    Test number
    405525153457
    • NoteExhaust system starting to deteriorate
    • NoteRear brake ferrules just starting to corrode
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front track rod inner ball joint

  17. Pass190,037 km5 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    190,037 km
    Test number
    425935303055
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to wear on outer edges
    • NoteExhaust system deteriorating
    • NoteHeadlamp beam deflectors fitted
    • NoteRear brake pipe ferrules corroding
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front track rod inner ball joint

Questions about K44 USO

Does K44 USO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K44 USO is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on K44 USO?
The MOT on K44 USO is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K44 USO done?
K44 USO was recorded at 239,842 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 2,362 miles a year.
Has K44 USO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K44 USO has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on K44 USO 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 USO find?
K44 USO passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 5 minor defects and 10 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 12 more.

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