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Volkswagen Transporter

Purple · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T444 DREMOT history

T444 DRE is a purple diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 201,509 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
201,509 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
22 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,895 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T444 DRE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T444 DRE was last recorded at 201,509 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 1,108 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
200,401 miles · 15 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
1,108 miles
Average per year
5,895 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 201,509 miles
  • 2025 – 200,401 miles
  • 2024 – 195,622 miles
  • 2023 – 195,068 miles
  • 2022 – 194,238 miles
  • 2021 – 192,881 miles
  • 2020 – 191,290 miles
  • 2019 – 187,041 miles
  • 2018 – 183,196 miles
  • 2017 – 179,967 miles
  • 2016 – 175,819 miles
  • 2015 – 170,927 miles
  • 2014 – 163,605 miles
  • 2013 – 155,914 miles
  • 2012 – 149,663 miles
  • 2011 – 141,789 miles
  • 2010 – 131,492 miles
  • 2009 – 118,400 miles
  • 2008 – 102,525 miles
  • 2007 – 93,232 miles
  • 2006 – 83,420 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass201,509 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front @ calipers (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to both front inner wheel arches at front
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to offside front inner sillRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Various metal brake pipes becoming corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. effort low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Corrosion to outer sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass201,509 miles (+1,108)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    201,509 miles
    Test number
    581271756110
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front @ calipers (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both front inner wheel arches at front
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to offside front inner sill

  2. Pass200,401 miles (+1,498)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    200,401 miles
    Test number
    150996366065
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front at calipers (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to offside front inner sill

  3. Pass198,903 miles (+23)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    198,903 miles
    Test number
    637590096764
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. effort low (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to outer sills
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion to inner sills

  4. Fail198,880 miles (+3,258)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,880 miles
    Test number
    572091194435
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. effort low (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to outer sills
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion to inner sills

  5. Pass195,622 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    195,622 miles
    Test number
    505337507896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail195,617 miles (+549)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,617 miles
    Test number
    324861378932
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake only just meet requirements
    • AdvisoryVarious metal brake pipes becoming corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle generally in very poor corroded condition underneath
    • AdvisoryWashers could be better

  7. Pass195,068 miles (+830)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    195,068 miles
    Test number
    150752875525
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle generally in poor corroded condition underneath

  8. Pass194,238 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    194,238 miles
    Test number
    133840402836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail194,228 miles (+1,347)2 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,228 miles
    Test number
    365321859213
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected hole in outer/lower sell (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected hole in outer/lower sell (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f inner sell corroded (holes)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f outer sell corroded(holes)
    • AdvisoryRear number plate poor

  10. Pass192,881 miles (+1,591)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    192,881 miles
    Test number
    255314343413
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll front suspension rubber bushes poor
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake flexie hoses perished and starting to split
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNumber plates poor
    • AdvisoryVarious metal brake pipes becoming corroded
    • AdvisoryWashers poor

  11. Pass191,290 miles (+4,249)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    191,290 miles
    Test number
    123672193617
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious metal brake pipes becoming corroded
    • AdvisoryWashers poor

  12. Pass187,041 miles (+3,845)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    187,041 miles
    Test number
    876282682720
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses could be better
    • AdvisoryHandbrake cables could be better
    • AdvisoryNearside front lower ball joint rubber cover poor
    • AdvisoryOffside front outer c/v boot poor
    • AdvisoryVarious metal brake pipes becoming corroded
    • AdvisoryVarious wishbone and roll bar bushes worn

  13. Pass183,196 miles (+3,229)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    183,196 miles
    Test number
    805252582900
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside faces slightly deteriorated (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass179,967 miles (+4,148)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    179,967 miles
    Test number
    562728645108
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Nearside and Offside D Bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  15. Pass175,819 miles (+4,892)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    175,819 miles
    Test number
    228542444733
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D Bushes Nearside and Offside (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Slight play inner steering arm
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  16. Pass170,927 miles (+7,322)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    170,927 miles
    Test number
    118166735002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass163,605 miles (+7,691)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    163,605 miles
    Test number
    208094644027
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass155,914 miles (+6,251)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    155,914 miles
    Test number
    258290033013
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass149,663 miles (+7,874)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    149,663 miles
    Test number
    829184442095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass141,789 miles (+10,297)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    141,789 miles
    Test number
    478343361032
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  21. Pass131,492 miles (+13,092)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    131,492 miles
    Test number
    310221260052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass118,400 miles (+679)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    118,400 miles
    Test number
    594155279023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail117,721 miles (+15,196)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,721 miles
    Test number
    932124969056
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  24. Pass102,525 miles (+39)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    102,525 miles
    Test number
    541049078024
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Fail102,486 miles (+9,254)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,486 miles
    Test number
    184725678446
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass93,232 miles (+9,812)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    93,232 miles
    Test number
    172341787004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass83,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    83,420 miles
    Test number
    322072006176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T444 DRE

Does T444 DRE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T444 DRE is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T444 DRE?
The MOT on T444 DRE is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T444 DRE done?
T444 DRE was recorded at 201,509 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 5,895 miles a year.
Has T444 DRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T444 DRE has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T444 DRE 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 DRE find?
T444 DRE passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front @ calipers; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; corrosion to both front inner wheel arches at front, and 1 more.

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