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White · Diesel · 1997 · 1,986 cc

P944 FCFMOT history

P944 FCF is a white diesel Volkswagen Special first used on 17 Feb 1997. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 170,677 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
170,677 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,858 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P944 FCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Special
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,986 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
17 Feb 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P944 FCF was last recorded at 170,677 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,670 miles · 16 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
4,858 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,677 miles
  • 2025 – 167,214 miles
  • 2024 – 164,523 miles
  • 2023 – 161,526 miles
  • 2022 – 158,967 miles
  • 2021 – 158,884 miles
  • 2019 – 154,883 miles
  • 2018 – 152,503 miles
  • 2017 – 148,495 miles
  • 2016 – 145,324 miles
  • 2015 – 139,212 miles
  • 2014 – 133,788 miles
  • 2013 – 124,895 miles
  • 2012 – 118,148 miles
  • 2011 – 109,963 miles
  • 2010 – 103,428 miles
  • 2009 – 99,311 miles
  • 2008 – 89,004 miles
  • 2007 – 82,112 miles
  • 2006 – 73,582 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,677 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.

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

  • Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

31 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,677 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    170,677 miles
    Test number
    968873094198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail170,670 miles (+3,456)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,670 miles
    Test number
    777301793248
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass167,214 miles (+2,691)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    167,214 miles
    Test number
    135280783672
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass164,523 miles (+2,997)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    164,523 miles
    Test number
    895056040238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass161,526 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    161,526 miles
    Test number
    667190051250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail161,522 miles (+2,555)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,522 miles
    Test number
    383126749865
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass158,967 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    158,967 miles
    Test number
    180267814971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail158,884 miles (+4,001)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,884 miles
    Test number
    600012790256
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  9. Pass154,883 miles (+2,380)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    154,883 miles
    Test number
    547871846657
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass152,503 miles (+4,008)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    152,503 miles
    Test number
    137371144731
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass148,495 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    148,495 miles
    Test number
    175773653848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail148,451 miles (+3,127)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,451 miles
    Test number
    904786738187
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Brake cable insecure rubbing on wheel (3.5.1d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass145,324 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    145,324 miles
    Test number
    700989213216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail145,287 miles (+6,075)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,287 miles
    Test number
    678757237682
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Pass139,212 miles (+412)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    139,212 miles
    Test number
    329650185193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail138,800 miles (+5,012)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,800 miles
    Test number
    895812765179
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass133,788 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    133,788 miles
    Test number
    277194564175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail133,770 miles (+8,875)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,770 miles
    Test number
    135332624199
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  19. Pass124,895 miles (+6,747)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    124,895 miles
    Test number
    547775103164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s front n/s rear tyres perished

  20. Pass118,148 miles (+146)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    118,148 miles
    Test number
    179724012166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail118,002 miles (+8,039)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,002 miles
    Test number
    119637902167
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass109,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    109,963 miles
    Test number
    919303501186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail109,963 miles (+6,535)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,963 miles
    Test number
    986613901173
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  24. Pass103,428 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    103,428 miles
    Test number
    132379490004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail103,415 miles (+4,104)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,415 miles
    Test number
    920798990061
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  26. Pass99,311 miles (+10,307)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    99,311 miles
    Test number
    602430099049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass89,004 miles (+6,892)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    89,004 miles
    Test number
    664563798075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass82,112 miles (+2)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2008
    Odometer
    82,112 miles
    Test number
    894652527156
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteDamage to nearside front seal
    • NoteKnock noted from nearside front suspension when braking
    • NoteSlight play in both front steering arms

  29. Fail82,110 miles (+8,528)2 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,110 miles
    Test number
    894941327120
    • FailureFront Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteDamage to nearside front seal
    • NoteKnock noted form nearside front suspension when braking
    • NoteSlight play in both front steering arms

  30. Pass73,582 miles (+2)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    73,582 miles
    Test number
    752773526129
    • NoteSLIGHT DAMAGE TO BOTH FRONT WHEEL RIMS. †POWER STEERING BELT SLIPPING. †SURFACE CORROSION NOTED TO NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER BODY AREA.
    • NoteSLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT STEERING ARM INNER JOINTS. †FRONT EXHAUST DOWN PIPE WEAK AROUND FLANGE. †SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN TOP MOUNT. †OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING LOW.

  31. Fail73,580 miles5 failures9 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,580 miles
    Test number
    890552226166
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFRONT DOWN PIPE CRACKING AROUND FLANGE
    • NoteO/S/F TYRE GETTING LOW
    • NotePOWER STEERING BELT SLIPPING
    • NoteSLIGHT DAMAGE TO BOTH FRONT WHEEL RIMS
    • NoteSLIGHT PLAY IN N/S STEERING ARM INNER JOINT
    • NoteSLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F INNER ANTI-ROLL BAR BUSH
    • NoteSLIGHT PLAY IN O/S STEERING ARM INNER JOINT
    • NoteSLIGHT PLAY IN TOP OF STEERING COLUMN
    • NoteSURFACE CORROSION NOTED TO N/S/F LOWER BODY AREA

Questions about P944 FCF

Does P944 FCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P944 FCF is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on P944 FCF?
The MOT on P944 FCF is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P944 FCF done?
P944 FCF was recorded at 170,677 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 4,858 miles a year.
Has P944 FCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P944 FCF has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on P944 FCF 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 P944 FCF find?
P944 FCF passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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