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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,459 cc

T444 GCSMOT history

T444 GCS is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 244,166 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
244,166 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,414 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T444 GCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T444 GCS was last recorded at 244,166 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 918 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Jan 2008: 140,443 miles, lower than 144,642 miles on 17 Jan 2007.

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
243,248 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
918 miles
Average per year
5,414 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 244,166 miles
  • 2025 – 243,248 miles
  • 2024 – 242,296 miles
  • 2023 – 240,891 miles
  • 2021 – 237,938 miles
  • 2020 – 235,353 miles
  • 2019 – 233,390 miles
  • 2018 – 227,393 miles
  • 2014 – 226,511 miles
  • 2013 – 203,182 miles
  • 2012 – 201,973 miles
  • 2011 – 174,144 miles
  • 2010 – 165,456 miles
  • 2009 – 158,812 miles
  • 2008 – 140,443 miles
  • 2007 – 144,642 miles
  • 2006 – 136,334 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass244,166 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass244,166 miles (+918)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    244,166 miles
    Test number
    971824780707
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass243,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    243,248 miles
    Test number
    190219473815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail243,248 miles (+952)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,248 miles
    Test number
    373648106509
    • MajorOffside Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass242,296 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    242,296 miles
    Test number
    103188540864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail242,295 miles (+1,404)1 dangerous11 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,295 miles
    Test number
    423952749221
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass240,891 miles (+2,953)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    240,891 miles
    Test number
    792772188799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass237,938 miles (+2,585)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    237,938 miles
    Test number
    406860912327
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass235,353 miles (+1,963)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    235,353 miles
    Test number
    378100605419
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust repair
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill damage
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive wet but not dripping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass233,390 miles (+5,997)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    233,390 miles
    Test number
    468732946562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass227,393 miles (+882)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    227,393 miles
    Test number
    588157175993
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass226,511 miles (+15)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    226,511 miles
    Test number
    728478624345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust centre pipe corroded & minor leak at front
    • NoteN/s front tyre wearing inside edge

  12. Fail226,496 miles (+23,314)2 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,496 miles
    Test number
    205974724381
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust centre pipe corroded & minor leak at front
    • NoteN/s front tyre wearing inside edge

  13. Fail203,182 miles2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,182 miles
    Test number
    389326873227
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteN/s track rod end rubber perished
    • NoteO/s outer drive gaiter small split
    • NotePower steering pipe/s rusty

  14. Pass203,182 miles (+1,209)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    203,182 miles
    Test number
    428646773212
    • NoteN/s track rod end rubber perished
    • NoteO/s outer drive gaiter small split
    • NotePower steering pipe/s rusty

  15. Fail201,973 miles (+27,829)8 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,973 miles
    Test number
    947284532330
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside front abs ring appears broken,advise further investigation

  16. Pass174,144 miles (+8,688)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    174,144 miles
    Test number
    849702671280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass165,456 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    165,456 miles
    Test number
    980835100156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail165,438 miles (+6,626)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,438 miles
    Test number
    884074300178
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  19. Pass158,812 miles (+18,369)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    158,812 miles
    Test number
    354020789037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteAdvise BLUE SMOKE FROM EXHAUST

  20. Pass140,443 miles (-4,199)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    140,443 miles
    Test number
    203719918031
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass144,642 miles (+8,308)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    144,642 miles
    Test number
    161657017071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass136,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    136,334 miles
    Test number
    610302866066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail136,334 miles1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,334 miles
    Test number
    854820266089
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Questions about T444 GCS

Does T444 GCS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T444 GCS is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T444 GCS?
The MOT on T444 GCS is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T444 GCS done?
T444 GCS was recorded at 244,166 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 5,414 miles a year.
Has T444 GCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T444 GCS has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T444 GCS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Jan 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T444 GCS find?
T444 GCS passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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