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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

K44 VRLMOT history

K44 VRL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 275,779 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

K44 VRL blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
275,779 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
11,473 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K44 VRL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K44 VRL was last recorded at 275,779 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 271 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
275,508 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
271 miles
Average per year
11,473 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 275,779 miles
  • 2025 – 275,508 miles
  • 2024 – 273,102 miles
  • 2023 – 261,343 miles
  • 2022 – 254,901 miles
  • 2021 – 244,643 miles
  • 2020 – 235,772 miles
  • 2019 – 228,042 miles
  • 2018 – 208,311 miles
  • 2017 – 195,012 miles
  • 2016 – 185,941 miles
  • 2015 – 161,948 miles
  • 2014 – 149,238 miles
  • 2013 – 140,467 miles
  • 2012 – 127,403 miles
  • 2011 – 111,872 miles
  • 2010 – 94,306 miles
  • 2009 – 77,642 miles
  • 2008 – 62,027 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass275,779 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.

  • Advise : heavy surface corrosion to rear suspension arms

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Advise : slight play in both inner steering arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

30 tests since 20 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass275,779 miles (+271)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    275,779 miles
    Test number
    625982583150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass275,508 miles (+2,406)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    275,508 miles
    Test number
    795651048825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass273,102 miles (+11,759)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    273,102 miles
    Test number
    970956502232
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass261,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    261,343 miles
    Test number
    535744388292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail261,343 miles (+6,442)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    261,343 miles
    Test number
    511844060676
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Pass254,901 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    254,901 miles
    Test number
    509782330634
    • AdvisoryAnti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise : heavy surface corrosion to rear suspension arms
    • AdvisoryAdvise : slight play in both inner steering arms

  7. Fail254,901 miles (+10,258)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    254,901 miles
    Test number
    640731041042
    • MajorFront Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAnti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise : heavy surface corrosion to rear suspension arms
    • AdvisoryAdvise : slight play in both inner steering arms

  8. Pass244,643 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    244,643 miles
    Test number
    885118242733
    • AdvisoryAdvise : heavy surface corrosion to rear suspension arms

  9. Fail244,643 miles (+8,871)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    244,643 miles
    Test number
    599274940452
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise : heavy surface corrosion to rear suspension arms

  10. Pass235,772 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    235,772 miles
    Test number
    245188305987
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail235,772 miles (+7,730)1 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,772 miles
    Test number
    228907596563
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass228,042 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    228,042 miles
    Test number
    322328389112
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front track control arm inner bushes slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail228,042 miles (+19,731)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,042 miles
    Test number
    375187642160
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front track control arm inner bushes slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass208,311 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    208,311 miles
    Test number
    653043076721
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail208,311 miles (+13,299)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,311 miles
    Test number
    536622005258
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass195,012 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    195,012 miles
    Test number
    319018533364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail195,012 miles (+9,071)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,012 miles
    Test number
    720293146435
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

  18. Pass185,941 miles (+23,993)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    185,941 miles
    Test number
    338602085801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass161,948 miles (+12,710)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    161,948 miles
    Test number
    927990495022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass149,238 miles (+250)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    149,238 miles
    Test number
    445431094062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail148,988 miles (+8,521)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,988 miles
    Test number
    647711574059
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass140,467 miles (+102)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    140,467 miles
    Test number
    369208793054
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail140,365 miles (+12,962)3 failures1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,365 miles
    Test number
    386385393057
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass127,403 miles (+15,531)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    127,403 miles
    Test number
    548876872023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass111,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    111,872 miles
    Test number
    346276791007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail111,872 miles (+17,566)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,872 miles
    Test number
    425576191019
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  27. Pass94,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    94,306 miles
    Test number
    671257640091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail94,306 miles (+16,664)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,306 miles
    Test number
    753427940090
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  29. Pass77,642 miles (+15,615)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    77,642 miles
    Test number
    613178749062
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  30. Pass62,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    62,027 miles
    Test number
    493711158001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K44 VRL

Does K44 VRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K44 VRL is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on K44 VRL?
The MOT on K44 VRL is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K44 VRL done?
K44 VRL was recorded at 275,779 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 11,473 miles a year.
Has K44 VRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K44 VRL has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on K44 VRL 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 VRL find?
K44 VRL passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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