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Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc

T444 BANMOT history

T444 BAN is a yellow diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 8 Feb 2025 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 238,950 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Feb 2025
Mileage
238,950 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2025
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
9,563 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T444 BAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T444 BAN was last recorded at 238,950 miles on 18 Feb 2025, 4,016 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
234,934 miles · 9 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
4,016 miles
Average per year
9,563 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 238,950 miles
  • 2024 – 234,934 miles
  • 2023 – 231,934 miles
  • 2022 – 225,833 miles
  • 2021 – 215,559 miles
  • 2020 – 205,362 miles
  • 2016 – 164,856 miles
  • 2015 – 157,045 miles
  • 2014 – 148,653 miles
  • 2013 – 138,847 miles
  • 2012 – 128,875 miles
  • 2011 – 122,560 miles
  • 2010 – 116,958 miles
  • 2009 – 100,700 miles
  • 2008 – 83,856 miles
  • 2007 – 67,769 miles
  • 2006 – 58,261 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail238,950 miles
  • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
  • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail238,950 miles (+4,016)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,950 miles
    Test number
    746057029642
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass234,934 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    234,934 miles
    Test number
    498565399688
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail234,934 miles (+3,000)2 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,934 miles
    Test number
    813307518217
    • DangerousPassenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass231,934 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    231,934 miles
    Test number
    396066826194
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail231,934 miles (+6,101)1 dangerous4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,934 miles
    Test number
    964598312186
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass225,833 miles (+1)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    225,833 miles
    Test number
    332278095425
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin About 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail225,832 miles (+10,273)8 major3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,832 miles
    Test number
    345930980111
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arche (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin About 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass215,559 miles (+10,197)3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    215,559 miles
    Test number
    720974120521
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass205,362 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    205,362 miles
    Test number
    569761547011
    • AdvisorySmall chip in windscreen

  10. Fail205,362 miles (+40,506)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,362 miles
    Test number
    884271510170
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements and rear (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisorySmall chip in windscreen

  11. Pass164,856 miles (+7,811)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    164,856 miles
    Test number
    616883049025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass157,045 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    157,045 miles
    Test number
    144032090047
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pads low

  13. Fail157,019 miles (+8,366)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,019 miles
    Test number
    221802646155
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pads low

  14. Pass148,653 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    148,653 miles
    Test number
    775234224336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Fail148,653 miles (+9,806)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,653 miles
    Test number
    876934724309
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass138,847 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    138,847 miles
    Test number
    787540133307
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in o/s steering rack end

  17. Fail138,844 miles (+9,969)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,844 miles
    Test number
    295790733359
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in o/s steering rack end

  18. Pass128,875 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    128,875 miles
    Test number
    587014432387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Fail128,875 miles (+6,315)4 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,875 miles
    Test number
    906954932322
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Pass122,560 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    122,560 miles
    Test number
    279382031331
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteRear brake discs rusty

  21. Fail122,560 miles (+5,602)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,560 miles
    Test number
    927592531380
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteRear brake discs rusty

  22. Pass116,958 miles (+16,258)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    116,958 miles
    Test number
    923549020305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass100,700 miles (+16,844)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    100,700 miles
    Test number
    852048999073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass83,856 miles (+16,087)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    83,856 miles
    Test number
    534460808118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass67,769 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    67,769 miles
    Test number
    194320897429
    • NoteAdvise airbag lamp lit

  26. Fail67,769 miles (+9,508)3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,769 miles
    Test number
    420390097077
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteAdvise airbag lamp lit

  27. Pass58,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    58,261 miles
    Test number
    631438686054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T444 BAN

Does T444 BAN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T444 BAN expired on 8 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T444 BAN?
The MOT on T444 BAN expired on 8 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T444 BAN done?
T444 BAN was recorded at 238,950 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2025, an average of 9,563 miles a year.
Has T444 BAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T444 BAN has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T444 BAN 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 BAN find?
T444 BAN failed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 3 major defects, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: rear stop lamp(s) all not working; nearside front steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint excessively worn, and 4 more.

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