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Volkswagen Transporter

Multi-colour · Diesel · 2002 · 2,459 cc

T444 BYKMOT history

T444 BYK is a multi-colour diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Jul 2002. Its MOT expired on 25 Feb 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 248,385 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Feb 2026
Mileage
248,385 mi
At MOT on 22 Feb 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,743 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T444 BYK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Multi-colour
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
31 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T444 BYK was last recorded at 248,385 miles on 22 Feb 2025, 5,357 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Jul 2020: 242,467 miles, lower than 252,415 miles on 8 May 2019.

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
243,028 miles · 26 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
5,357 miles
Average per year
7,743 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 248,385 miles
  • 2024 – 243,028 miles
  • 2021 – 242,976 miles
  • 2020 – 242,467 miles
  • 2019 – 252,415 miles
  • 2018 – 242,430 miles
  • 2017 – 242,423 miles
  • 2016 – 238,559 miles
  • 2014 – 232,113 miles
  • 2013 – 223,496 miles
  • 2012 – 203,228 miles
  • 2011 – 193,138 miles
  • 2010 – 183,329 miles
  • 2009 – 168,801 miles
  • 2007 – 129,143 miles
  • 2006 – 104,659 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass248,385 miles
  • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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 Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass248,385 miles (+5,357)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    248,385 miles
    Test number
    948534691186
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. Pass243,028 miles (+52)2 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    243,028 miles
    Test number
    564203867795
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Radiator
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryReversing lamp inoperative
  3. Pass242,976 miles (+29)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    242,976 miles
    Test number
    336701114415
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail242,947 miles (+480)11 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,947 miles
    Test number
    278619856370
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorTrailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass242,467 miles (-9,948)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    242,467 miles
    Test number
    340958716386
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  6. Pass252,415 miles (+9,985)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    252,415 miles
    Test number
    114447145779
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass242,430 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    242,430 miles
    Test number
    935369255951
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPlay to both steering arms / n/s/r spring rusty / windscreen scratched
  8. Pass242,423 miles (+3,864)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    242,423 miles
    Test number
    874395912624
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryN/s wiper split / n/s/r spring rusty
  9. Pass238,559 miles (+6,446)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    238,559 miles
    Test number
    326145854048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay to n/s steering arm / n/s/r coil spring rusty
  10. Pass232,113 miles (+98)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    232,113 miles
    Test number
    557751654375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play to steering arms
  11. Fail232,015 miles (+8,519)7 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,015 miles
    Test number
    376787644323
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteTailgate handle missing but tailgate can be opened from outside the vehicle
  12. Pass223,496 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    223,496 miles
    Test number
    775505403352
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteDamage to tyre side wall on o.s.r
    • NoteO.s head light glass has a hole in
  13. Fail223,496 miles (+20,268)1 dangerous3 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,496 miles
    Test number
    685651203378
    • DangerousNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteDamage to tyre side wall on o.s.r
    • NoteO.s head light glass has a hole in
  14. Pass203,228 miles (+10,090)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    203,228 miles
    Test number
    896256712286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass193,138 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    193,138 miles
    Test number
    808242821283
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
  16. Fail193,137 miles (+9,808)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,137 miles
    Test number
    137787111266
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
  17. Pass183,329 miles (+458)4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    183,329 miles
    Test number
    254974700291
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteWear/play in steering rack
    • NoteWindscreen chipped outside sweep
  18. Fail182,871 miles (+14,070)3 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,871 miles
    Test number
    110565790127
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteWear/play in steering rack
    • NoteWindscreen chipped outside sweep
  19. Pass168,801 miles (+39,658)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    168,801 miles
    Test number
    413697699118
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteStone chip in o/s head lamp
  20. Pass129,143 miles (+24,484)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    129,143 miles
    Test number
    912689827206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  21. Pass104,659 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    104,659 miles
    Test number
    201017026227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail104,657 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,657 miles
    Test number
    271113316203
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre on 3mm

Questions about T444 BYK

Does T444 BYK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T444 BYK expired on 25 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T444 BYK?
The MOT on T444 BYK expired on 25 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T444 BYK done?
T444 BYK was recorded at 248,385 miles at its MOT on 22 Feb 2025, an average of 7,743 miles a year.
Has T444 BYK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T444 BYK has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T444 BYK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Jul 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T444 BYK find?
T444 BYK passed its latest MOT on 22 Feb 2025 with 2 minor defects: front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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