
Volkswagen Transporter
Turquoise · Diesel · 2001 · 2,459 cc
T444 HLWMOT history
T444 HLW is a turquoise diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 14 Nov 2001. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 35 MOT tests, with 254,374 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 254,374 mi
- At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 35
- 21 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 8,964 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T444 HLW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Turquoise
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,459 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 14 Nov 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Oct 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
T444 HLW was last recorded at 254,374 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 2,662 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 251,712 miles · 4 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,662 miles
- Average per year
- 8,964 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 254,374 miles
- 2025 – 251,712 miles
- 2024 – 243,413 miles
- 2023 – 233,799 miles
- 2022 – 227,640 miles
- 2021 – 219,518 miles
- 2020 – 213,021 miles
- 2019 – 210,888 miles
- 2018 – 208,149 miles
- 2017 – 205,292 miles
- 2016 – 200,305 miles
- 2015 – 193,401 miles
- 2014 – 190,219 miles
- 2013 – 184,841 miles
- 2012 – 179,033 miles
- 2011 – 166,319 miles
- 2009 – 135,875 miles
- 2007 – 101,794 miles
- 2006 – 84,777 miles
- 2005 – 67,026 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing . (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing . (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs . (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Spare wheel carrier excessively corroded .
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 Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES 235/40/18
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm/tie rod
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills BOTH SIDES
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front wing corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
35 tests since 7 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail254,374 miles (+2,662)1 dangerous8 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 254,374 miles
- Test number
- 414905734892
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing . (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing . (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs . (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Spare wheel carrier excessively corroded .
Pass251,712 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 251,712 miles
- Test number
- 797855075410
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail251,712 miles (+8,299)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 251,712 miles
- Test number
- 317310703690
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass243,413 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 243,413 miles
- Test number
- 114855841951
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail243,413 miles (+9,614)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 243,413 miles
- Test number
- 722921693595
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass233,799 miles (+6,159)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 233,799 miles
- Test number
- 231111051801
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass227,640 miles (+80)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 227,640 miles
- Test number
- 370892665925
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm/tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail227,560 miles (+8,042)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 227,560 miles
- Test number
- 390576294669
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm/tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass219,518 miles (+6,497)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 219,518 miles
- Test number
- 425648437708
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass213,021 miles (+69)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 213,021 miles
- Test number
- 503669550645
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Inner sill corroded not in prescribed area
- AdvisoryOffside Outer sill corroded not in prescribed area
- AdvisoryWheel Arch’s corroding
Fail212,952 miles (+2,064)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 212,952 miles
- Test number
- 971106230652
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded small one on caliper marked (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front wing corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear arch corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass210,888 miles (+2,739)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 210,888 miles
- Test number
- 248474161065
- AdvisoryNearside Front wing corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass208,149 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 208,149 miles
- Test number
- 749932538505
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight corrosion to side door step
Fail208,149 miles (+2,857)2 dangerous6 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 208,149 miles
- Test number
- 552808804411
- DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire diesel leak, leak off pipe/injector area (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorBrake cable damaged centre middle frayed (1.1.15 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting floor (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear outer body sills corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired middle of floor within 30cm of torsion bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight corrosion to side door step
Pass205,292 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 205,292 miles
- Test number
- 737790883037
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing on edges, offside wearing on outer edge
- AdvisoryOffside front seat belt fraying slightly
Fail205,287 miles (+4,982)8 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 205,287 miles
- Test number
- 980487205355
- FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (1.8)
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureSteering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing on edges, offside wearing on outer edge
- AdvisoryOffside front seat belt fraying slightly
Pass200,305 miles (+10)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 200,305 miles
- Test number
- 967158640954
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Fail200,295 miles (+29)2 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 200,295 miles
- Test number
- 901433843180
- DangerousNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- DangerousOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (1.8)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Fail200,266 miles (+6,865)12 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 200,266 miles
- Test number
- 132644399625
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Pass193,401 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 193,401 miles
- Test number
- 799071965100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail193,401 miles (+3,182)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,401 miles
- Test number
- 565470565199
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteOil leak
Pass190,219 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 190,219 miles
- Test number
- 209843594275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail190,219 miles (+5,378)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,219 miles
- Test number
- 329483294242
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass184,841 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 184,841 miles
- Test number
- 129378883209
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteOffside mirror glass cracked
Fail184,841 miles (+5,808)12 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,841 miles
- Test number
- 699784683240
- FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
- FailureElectrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- 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 Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteOffside mirror glass cracked
Pass179,033 miles (+12,714)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 179,033 miles
- Test number
- 799165402348
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass166,319 miles (+14,052)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 166,319 miles
- Test number
- 219998911373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass152,267 miles (+16,392)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 152,267 miles
- Test number
- 976690511082
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass135,875 miles (+174)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 135,875 miles
- Test number
- 533135059358
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail135,701 miles (+14,533)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,701 miles
- Test number
- 604961059361
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass121,168 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 121,168 miles
- Test number
- 120177609083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,156 miles (+19,362)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,156 miles
- Test number
- 362156509087
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass101,794 miles (+17,017)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 101,794 miles
- Test number
- 200143307376
- NoteFront reg plate cracked
Pass84,777 miles (+17,751)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 84,777 miles
- Test number
- 452601616339
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,026 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 67,026 miles
- Test number
- 152291215383
- AdvisoryCentre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Questions about T444 HLW
- Does T444 HLW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T444 HLW expired on 3 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T444 HLW?
- The MOT on T444 HLW expired on 3 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T444 HLW done?
- T444 HLW was recorded at 254,374 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 8,964 miles a year.
- Has T444 HLW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T444 HLW has failed 14 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on T444 HLW 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 HLW find?
- T444 HLW failed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 8 major defects, 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: offside rear inner brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; nearside rear seat belt missing, and 11 more.
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