Volkswagen Transporter
Grey · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc
T444 FATMOT history
T444 FAT is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 12 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 12 Jan 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 279,194 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 279,194 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,635 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T444 FAT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 12 Jun 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jan 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T444 FAT was last recorded at 279,194 miles on 7 Jan 2025, 651 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 278,543 miles · 10 Jan 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 651 miles
- Average per year
- 5,635 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 279,194 miles
- 2024 – 278,543 miles
- 2023 – 277,718 miles
- 2021 – 274,783 miles
- 2020 – 271,423 miles
- 2019 – 268,397 miles
- 2018 – 263,262 miles
- 2017 – 257,449 miles
- 2016 – 251,876 miles
- 2015 – 246,964 miles
- 2014 – 239,006 miles
- 2012 – 238,632 miles
- 2011 – 219,505 miles
- 2010 – 212,652 miles
- 2008 – 200,891 miles
- 2007 – 184,226 miles
- 2006 – 174,560 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass279,194 miles
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
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.
Oil leak
Dangerous3 MOTs, 2012–2015
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
27 tests since 14 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass279,194 miles (+651)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 279,194 miles
- Test number
- 454431182691
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass278,543 miles (+1)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 278,543 miles
- Test number
- 197528743998
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail278,542 miles (+824)6 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 278,542 miles
- Test number
- 215478574090
- MajorNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill near rear arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass277,718 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 277,718 miles
- Test number
- 463396851025
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail277,718 miles (+2,935)6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 277,718 miles
- Test number
- 172122116775
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass274,783 miles (+3,360)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 274,783 miles
- Test number
- 134200925772
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass271,423 miles (+3,026)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 271,423 miles
- Test number
- 598188026801
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass268,397 miles (+5,135)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 268,397 miles
- Test number
- 548822146435
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass263,262 miles (+5,813)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 263,262 miles
- Test number
- 972887588004
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass257,449 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 257,449 miles
- Test number
- 293751074642
- AdvisoryCentral Front engine oil leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Fail257,449 miles (+5,573)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 257,449 miles
- Test number
- 349856774308
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
- AdvisoryCentral Front engine oil leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Pass251,876 miles (+4,912)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 251,876 miles
- Test number
- 678888813225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass246,964 miles (+7,958)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 246,964 miles
- Test number
- 413490751532
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass239,006 miles (+374)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 239,006 miles
- Test number
- 535893434255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass238,632 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 238,632 miles
- Test number
- 106445172228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail238,627 miles (+5,255)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 238,627 miles
- Test number
- 726500672263
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- 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)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass233,372 miles1 dangerous1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 233,372 miles
- Test number
- 895445222050
- DangerousOil leak
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
- NoteN/s/f indicator lens broken
Fail233,372 miles (+13,867)1 dangerous5 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 233,372 miles
- Test number
- 595124022073
- DangerousOil leak
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
- NoteN/s/f indicator lens broken
Pass219,505 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 219,505 miles
- Test number
- 737611421006
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail219,505 miles (+6,853)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 219,505 miles
- Test number
- 286811121079
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass212,652 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 212,652 miles
- Test number
- 383072010004
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 313254100007
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Pass200,891 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 200,891 miles
- Test number
- 284588558379
- AdvisoryNearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- NoteOil leak
Fail200,891 miles (+16,665)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 200,891 miles
- Test number
- 723748358315
- Repaired at testFuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- NoteOil leak
Pass184,226 miles (+9,666)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 184,226 miles
- Test number
- 843792577109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass174,560 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 174,560 miles
- Test number
- 113037666199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail174,560 miles4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,560 miles
- Test number
- 922775566199
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Questions about T444 FAT
- Does T444 FAT currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T444 FAT expired on 12 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T444 FAT?
- The MOT on T444 FAT expired on 12 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T444 FAT done?
- T444 FAT was recorded at 279,194 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2025, an average of 5,635 miles a year.
- Has T444 FAT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T444 FAT has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on T444 FAT 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 FAT find?
- T444 FAT passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front seat belt buckle slightly damaged, and 5 more.
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