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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc

T444 LDBMOT history

T444 LDB is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 13 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 160,371 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
160,371 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,845 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T444 LDB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
13 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T444 LDB was last recorded at 160,371 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Apr 2011: 95,582 miles, lower than 180,777 miles on 29 Jun 2010.

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
160,371 miles · 5 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,845 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 160,371 miles
  • 2024 – 157,141 miles
  • 2023 – 155,425 miles
  • 2022 – 152,622 miles
  • 2021 – 150,984 miles
  • 2020 – 150,445 miles
  • 2019 – 149,349 miles
  • 2018 – 147,361 miles
  • 2017 – 143,723 miles
  • 2016 – 140,717 miles
  • 2015 – 135,023 miles
  • 2014 – 121,731 miles
  • 2013 – 110,823 miles
  • 2012 – 101,776 miles
  • 2011 – 95,582 miles
  • 2010 – 180,777 miles
  • 2009 – 169,072 miles
  • 2008 – 159,702 miles
  • 2007 – 146,539 miles
  • 2006 – 124,395 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,371 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Outer SILL HEAVILY CORRODED BUT NOT WITHIN ANY PRESCRIBED AREASRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded 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.

  • Brake cable damaged but not to excess

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass160,371 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    160,371 miles
    Test number
    633609323342
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer SILL HEAVILY CORRODED BUT NOT WITHIN ANY PRESCRIBED AREAS
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Fail160,371 miles (+3,230)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,371 miles
    Test number
    360106342218
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer SILL HEAVILY CORRODED BUT NOT WITHIN ANY PRESCRIBED AREAS
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass157,141 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    157,141 miles
    Test number
    833725841771
    • MinorDriver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail157,136 miles (+1,711)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,136 miles
    Test number
    232224015768
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorDriver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass155,425 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    155,425 miles
    Test number
    874302781264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail155,415 miles (+2,793)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,415 miles
    Test number
    461805458537
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake cable damaged BRAKE CABLE SNAPPED (1.1.15 (a))

  7. Pass152,622 miles (+1,638)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    152,622 miles
    Test number
    192273376611
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass150,984 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    150,984 miles
    Test number
    953264126877
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

  9. Fail150,984 miles (+539)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,984 miles
    Test number
    886168603749
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

  10. Pass150,445 miles (+1,096)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    150,445 miles
    Test number
    731744138879
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass149,349 miles (+1,988)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    149,349 miles
    Test number
    897548383735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass147,361 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    147,361 miles
    Test number
    879123069294
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  13. Fail147,360 miles (+3,637)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,360 miles
    Test number
    383133084737
    • MajorCentral Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass143,723 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    143,723 miles
    Test number
    590909820550
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Fail143,723 miles (+3,006)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,723 miles
    Test number
    204824662097
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass140,717 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    140,717 miles
    Test number
    245243714709
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake Cable shows signs of wear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Fail140,717 miles (+5,694)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,717 miles
    Test number
    329189813918
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake Cable shows signs of wear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass135,023 miles (+13,292)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    135,023 miles
    Test number
    458799315144
    • 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 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass121,731 miles (+5)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    121,731 miles
    Test number
    209852214492
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  20. Fail121,726 miles (+10,903)5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,726 miles
    Test number
    898775704135
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  21. Pass110,823 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    110,823 miles
    Test number
    105536303161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail110,818 miles (+9,042)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,818 miles
    Test number
    739935503125
    • FailureFront Lower Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)
    • FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass101,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    101,776 miles
    Test number
    948052102148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail101,771 miles (+6,189)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,771 miles
    Test number
    217102702457
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  25. Pass95,582 miles (-85,195)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    95,582 miles
    Test number
    178285901155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass180,777 miles (+11,705)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    180,777 miles
    Test number
    920460580172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass169,072 miles (+9,370)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    169,072 miles
    Test number
    224541289407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass159,702 miles (+13,163)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    159,702 miles
    Test number
    463192288111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail146,539 miles1 repaired7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,539 miles
    Test number
    282757977125
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteFront wipers split

  30. Pass146,539 miles (+22,144)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    146,539 miles
    Test number
    532587477105
    • AdvisoryExhaust 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteFront wipers split

  31. Pass124,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    124,395 miles
    Test number
    862863566112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T444 LDB

Does T444 LDB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T444 LDB is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T444 LDB?
The MOT on T444 LDB is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T444 LDB done?
T444 LDB was recorded at 160,371 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 1,845 miles a year.
Has T444 LDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T444 LDB has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T444 LDB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Apr 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T444 LDB find?
T444 LDB passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside outer sill heavily corroded but not within any prescribed areas; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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