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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 2,461 cc

T444 ABLMOT history

T444 ABL is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 6 Jun 2002. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 224,082 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
224,082 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,574 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T444 ABL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
6 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T444 ABL was last recorded at 224,082 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
224,078 miles · 14 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
7,574 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 224,082 miles
  • 2025 – 217,256 miles
  • 2024 – 207,605 miles
  • 2023 – 200,635 miles
  • 2022 – 194,249 miles
  • 2021 – 185,696 miles
  • 2020 – 180,713 miles
  • 2019 – 175,510 miles
  • 2018 – 168,139 miles
  • 2017 – 159,798 miles
  • 2016 – 153,969 miles
  • 2015 – 145,422 miles
  • 2014 – 138,035 miles
  • 2013 – 130,591 miles
  • 2012 – 120,442 miles
  • 2011 – 115,238 miles
  • 2010 – 106,939 miles
  • 2009 – 100,775 miles
  • 2008 – 93,786 miles
  • 2007 – 82,548 miles
  • 2006 – 71,138 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass224,082 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 4 (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 2 sills corroded to excess (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCorrosion under body and partsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCovers under body restricting full inspection of vehicleRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 12 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass224,082 miles (+4)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    224,082 miles
    Test number
    813776075480
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 4 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 2 sills corroded to excess (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under body and parts
    • AdvisoryCovers under body restricting full inspection of vehicle

  2. Fail224,078 miles (+6,822)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,078 miles
    Test number
    929452209686
    • MajorNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 4 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 2 sills corroded to excess (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under body and parts
    • AdvisoryCovers under body restricting full inspection of vehicle

  3. Pass217,256 miles (+9,651)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    217,256 miles
    Test number
    508517187929
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 4 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills x 2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass207,605 miles (+6,970)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    207,605 miles
    Test number
    967725175241
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass200,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    200,635 miles
    Test number
    799674695220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail200,635 miles (+6,386)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,635 miles
    Test number
    881258933311
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass194,249 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2023
    Odometer
    194,249 miles
    Test number
    895144884504
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  8. Fail194,249 miles (+8,553)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,249 miles
    Test number
    826136122931
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  9. Pass185,696 miles (+4,983)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    185,696 miles
    Test number
    789264438191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass180,713 miles (+5,203)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2021
    Odometer
    180,713 miles
    Test number
    566965987948
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass175,510 miles (+7,371)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    175,510 miles
    Test number
    229375650667
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in both steering rack inner joints (2.3 (a) (i))

  12. Pass168,139 miles (+8,341)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    168,139 miles
    Test number
    663398199857
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass159,798 miles (+5,829)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2018
    Odometer
    159,798 miles
    Test number
    845978626634
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass153,969 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    153,969 miles
    Test number
    653871050065
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Fail153,964 miles (+8,542)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,964 miles
    Test number
    921258029129
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass145,422 miles (+7,387)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    145,422 miles
    Test number
    909511445145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass138,035 miles (+7,444)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    138,035 miles
    Test number
    799515734165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass130,591 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    130,591 miles
    Test number
    125621443136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  19. Fail130,591 miles (+10,149)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,591 miles
    Test number
    976031443142
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  20. Pass120,442 miles (+5,204)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    120,442 miles
    Test number
    178435332178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass115,238 miles (+8,299)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    115,238 miles
    Test number
    295549951438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass106,939 miles (+6,164)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    106,939 miles
    Test number
    653976450100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass100,775 miles (+6,989)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    100,775 miles
    Test number
    954486659132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass93,786 miles (+11,238)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    93,786 miles
    Test number
    933855258105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass82,548 miles (+11,410)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    82,548 miles
    Test number
    374622257141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass71,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    71,138 miles
    Test number
    392412736175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T444 ABL

Does T444 ABL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T444 ABL is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T444 ABL?
The MOT on T444 ABL is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T444 ABL done?
T444 ABL was recorded at 224,082 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 7,574 miles a year.
Has T444 ABL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T444 ABL has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T444 ABL 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 T444 ABL find?
T444 ABL passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 8 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 4; exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration; nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 5 more.

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