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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,370 cc

T442 TCAMOT history

T442 TCA is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 6 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 128,625 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
128,625 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,006 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T442 TCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T442 TCA was last recorded at 128,625 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 1,735 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,890 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,735 miles
Average per year
4,006 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,625 miles
  • 2024 – 126,890 miles
  • 2023 – 124,477 miles
  • 2022 – 121,946 miles
  • 2021 – 119,797 miles
  • 2020 – 116,215 miles
  • 2019 – 113,407 miles
  • 2018 – 109,396 miles
  • 2017 – 104,705 miles
  • 2016 – 100,209 miles
  • 2015 – 95,927 miles
  • 2014 – 89,945 miles
  • 2013 – 84,023 miles
  • 2012 – 80,105 miles
  • 2011 – 75,016 miles
  • 2010 – 70,155 miles
  • 2009 – 63,164 miles
  • 2008 – 58,935 miles
  • 2007 – 54,087 miles
  • 2006 – 48,818 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,625 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2008–2018

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,625 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    128,625 miles
    Test number
    282276055500
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail128,625 miles (+1,735)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,625 miles
    Test number
    907028131380
    • Repaired at testFuel pipe leaking diesel leak off pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass126,890 miles (+2,413)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    126,890 miles
    Test number
    503800346191
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass124,477 miles (+2,531)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    124,477 miles
    Test number
    122669307239
    • AdvisoryBOTH RACK END HAVE PLAY
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass121,946 miles (+2,149)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    121,946 miles
    Test number
    554587287070
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle under sealed

  6. Pass119,797 miles (+3,582)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    119,797 miles
    Test number
    680784922820
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has been under sealed

  7. Pass116,215 miles (+2,808)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    116,215 miles
    Test number
    383901619961
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass113,407 miles (+27)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    113,407 miles
    Test number
    504383061945
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Fail113,380 miles (+3,984)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,380 miles
    Test number
    503677907662
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass109,396 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    109,396 miles
    Test number
    750933844539
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering rack end has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail109,396 miles (+4,691)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,396 miles
    Test number
    735276002877
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering rack end has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass104,705 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    104,705 miles
    Test number
    305678505645
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering pivot point has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryInjector leak off pipes damp

  13. Fail104,705 miles (+4,496)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,705 miles
    Test number
    962516916029
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering pivot point has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryInjector leak off pipes damp

  14. Pass100,209 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    100,209 miles
    Test number
    895781045692
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering pivot point has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1g)

  15. Fail100,207 miles (+4,280)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,207 miles
    Test number
    157267951124
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering pivot point has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1g)

  16. Pass95,927 miles (+5,982)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    95,927 miles
    Test number
    415817315140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass89,945 miles (+5,922)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    89,945 miles
    Test number
    388285814148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass84,023 miles (+3,918)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    84,023 miles
    Test number
    205019003127
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteNo emission read out too clean
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has cracks.

  19. Pass80,105 miles (+5,089)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    80,105 miles
    Test number
    798812222159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside front wiper blade split

  20. Pass75,016 miles (+4,861)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    75,016 miles
    Test number
    687180711159
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs are corroded

  21. Pass70,155 miles (+6,991)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    70,155 miles
    Test number
    654902900164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteNearside front tyres has slight surface cracks.

  22. Pass63,164 miles (+4,229)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    63,164 miles
    Test number
    402070119136
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNearside front rack arm has slight play
    • NoteOffside front rack arm has slight play

  23. Pass58,935 miles (+4,848)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    58,935 miles
    Test number
    871662408174
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteDiesel leak off pipes damp.
    • NoteExhaust front pipe heat shield loose.
    • NoteSlight play in off side and near side front steering rackarms.

  24. Pass54,087 miles (+5,269)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    54,087 miles
    Test number
    290816107123
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass48,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    48,818 miles
    Test number
    762650906131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T442 TCA

Does T442 TCA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T442 TCA is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T442 TCA?
The MOT on T442 TCA is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T442 TCA done?
T442 TCA was recorded at 128,625 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 4,006 miles a year.
Has T442 TCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T442 TCA has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T442 TCA 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 T442 TCA find?
T442 TCA passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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