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Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow · Diesel · 2000 · 2,461 cc

T444 APSMOT history

T444 APS is a yellow diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 27 Nov 2000. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2024 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 198,103 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Oct 2024
Mileage
198,103 mi
At MOT on 13 Sept 2023
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,624 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T444 APS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
27 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T444 APS was last recorded at 198,103 miles on 13 Sept 2023, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Apr 2019: 197,247 miles, lower than 197,425 miles on 4 Apr 2019.
  • 9 Oct 2020: 197,685 miles, lower than 197,687 miles on 5 Oct 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
198,095 miles · 13 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
3,624 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 198,103 miles
  • 2022 – 198,095 miles
  • 2021 – 197,850 miles
  • 2020 – 197,685 miles
  • 2019 – 197,247 miles
  • 2018 – 196,818 miles
  • 2017 – 196,594 miles
  • 2015 – 193,399 miles
  • 2014 – 186,467 miles
  • 2013 – 182,723 miles
  • 2012 – 176,562 miles
  • 2011 – 167,811 miles
  • 2010 – 159,625 miles
  • 2009 – 149,487 miles
  • 2008 – 139,625 miles
  • 2007 – 138,245 miles
  • 2006 – 135,450 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,103 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 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 Rear hand brake cable rusty

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Front Inner arch rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Outer side wall cut

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass198,103 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    198,103 miles
    Test number
    732479663814
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass198,095 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    198,095 miles
    Test number
    657202741527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail198,093 miles (+243)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,093 miles
    Test number
    797102864651
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass197,850 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    197,850 miles
    Test number
    552751070358
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hand brake cable rusty
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail197,848 miles (+163)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,848 miles
    Test number
    218142203683
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hand brake cable rusty
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass197,685 miles (-2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    197,685 miles
    Test number
    456990550786
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hand brake cable rusty
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail197,687 miles (+440)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,687 miles
    Test number
    880627127423
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hand brake cable rusty
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass197,247 miles (-178)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    197,247 miles
    Test number
    815901807445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail197,425 miles (+607)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,425 miles
    Test number
    256263842981
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Pass196,818 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    196,818 miles
    Test number
    946291595101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail196,816 miles (+222)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,816 miles
    Test number
    175965982387
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  12. Pass196,594 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    196,594 miles
    Test number
    565742978722
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner arch rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer side wall cut

  13. Fail196,590 miles (+3,191)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,590 miles
    Test number
    600592774693
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/step (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner arch rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer side wall cut

  14. Pass193,399 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    193,399 miles
    Test number
    294923067530
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside corrosion by fuel tank

  15. Fail193,399 miles (+6,932)9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,399 miles
    Test number
    885967080496
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Air suspension bellows modified and seriously weakened n/s and o/s (2.4.A.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside corrosion by fuel tank

  16. Pass186,467 miles (+3,744)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    186,467 miles
    Test number
    337871664465
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteExhaust weak

  17. Pass182,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    182,723 miles
    Test number
    616180243108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail182,723 miles (+6,161)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,723 miles
    Test number
    328160143109
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  19. Pass176,562 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    176,562 miles
    Test number
    978707362180
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  20. Fail176,562 miles (+8,751)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,562 miles
    Test number
    245794162480
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  21. Pass167,811 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    167,811 miles
    Test number
    618915761167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail167,810 miles (+8,185)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,810 miles
    Test number
    107178351133
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass159,625 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    159,625 miles
    Test number
    970529350165
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  24. Fail159,619 miles (+10,132)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,619 miles
    Test number
    862225650189
    • FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  25. Pass149,487 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    149,487 miles
    Test number
    294227049142
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdditional air suspension unit failing to inflate on offside rear

  26. Fail149,487 miles (+9,862)1 failure6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,487 miles
    Test number
    900821349121
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAdditional air suspension unit failing to inflate on offside rear

  27. Pass139,625 miles (+1,380)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    139,625 miles
    Test number
    100273548110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass138,245 miles (+2,795)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    138,245 miles
    Test number
    673762747113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass135,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    135,450 miles
    Test number
    212120556163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T444 APS

Does T444 APS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T444 APS expired on 8 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T444 APS?
The MOT on T444 APS expired on 8 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T444 APS done?
T444 APS was recorded at 198,103 miles at its MOT on 13 Sept 2023, an average of 3,624 miles a year.
Has T444 APS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T444 APS has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T444 APS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 15 Apr 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T444 APS find?
T444 APS passed its latest MOT on 13 Sept 2023 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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