
Volkswagen Transporter
Red · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc
T444 LUGMOT history
T444 LUG is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 5 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 203,608 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jul 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Aug 2023
- Mileage
- 203,608 mi
- At MOT on 19 Jul 2022
- MOT tests
- 27
- 17 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 8,322 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T444 LUG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 30 Oct 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Aug 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Jul 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
T444 LUG was last recorded at 203,608 miles on 19 Jul 2022, 6,875 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 196,733 miles · 6 Aug 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 6,875 miles
- Average per year
- 8,322 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 203,608 miles
- 2021 – 196,733 miles
- 2020 – 192,574 miles
- 2019 – 181,901 miles
- 2018 – 178,112 miles
- 2017 – 168,744 miles
- 2016 – 156,249 miles
- 2015 – 144,597 miles
- 2014 – 132,388 miles
- 2013 – 120,404 miles
- 2011 – 109,999 miles
- 2009 – 94,636 miles
- 2008 – 86,776 miles
- 2007 – 78,632 miles
- 2006 – 72,912 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded/worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front outriggers corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront both front wheel arches/wing edges corroded.
- AdvisoryHorn sound poor.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak at engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs worn/corroded/pitted.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
27 tests since 4 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass203,608 miles (+6,875)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 203,608 miles
- Test number
- 437251644365
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded/worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front outriggers corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront both front wheel arches/wing edges corroded.
- AdvisoryHorn sound poor.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak at engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass196,733 miles3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 196,733 miles
- Test number
- 977347432444
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail196,733 miles (+4,159)2 major3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,733 miles
- Test number
- 911349749207
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass192,574 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 192,574 miles
- Test number
- 993468490336
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail192,574 miles (+6,436)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,574 miles
- Test number
- 820260233059
- Repaired at testTrailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass186,138 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 186,138 miles
- Test number
- 609767878826
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs worn/corroded/pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess engine stabiliser bush worn. (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Fail186,138 miles (+18)3 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,138 miles
- Test number
- 958094107238
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed several places. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated cord exposed. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs worn/corroded/pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel tank slightly loose 1 of 3 fuel tank straps broken. (6.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess engine stabiliser bush worn. (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Fail186,120 miles (+4,219)4 dangerous4 major4 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,120 miles
- Test number
- 206639478467
- DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s and o/s tank straps (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTowbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over front and rear suspension and mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over front and rear suspension arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over underbody and crossmembers (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass181,901 miles (+22)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 181,901 miles
- Test number
- 533421846628
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside front inner sill corroded and holed
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Fail181,879 miles (+3,767)6 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,879 miles
- Test number
- 420189581516
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at front. Next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside front inner sill corroded and holed
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Pass178,112 miles (+9,368)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 178,112 miles
- Test number
- 280028788146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass168,744 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 168,744 miles
- Test number
- 867310831801
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail168,744 miles (+12,495)1 dangerous2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,744 miles
- Test number
- 328164266828
- DangerousOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Repaired at testStop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testRear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)
Pass156,249 miles (+11,652)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 156,249 miles
- Test number
- 227040591019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,597 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 144,597 miles
- Test number
- 246866505028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail144,597 miles (+12,209)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,597 miles
- Test number
- 449896605063
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Repaired at testNearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Repaired at testNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Pass132,388 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 132,388 miles
- Test number
- 627916204018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail132,388 miles (+11,984)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,388 miles
- Test number
- 649116104039
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass120,404 miles (+10,405)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 120,404 miles
- Test number
- 825507003002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,999 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 109,999 miles
- Test number
- 249379741309
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail109,999 miles (+7,193)15 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,999 miles
- Test number
- 387789941330
- FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
- FailureCentre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass102,806 miles (+8,170)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 102,806 miles
- Test number
- 305651411077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,636 miles (+7,860)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 94,636 miles
- Test number
- 853600659303
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,776 miles (+8,144)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 86,776 miles
- Test number
- 834703148367
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,632 miles (+5,720)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 78,632 miles
- Test number
- 164998537325
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,912 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 72,912 miles
- Test number
- 774057816386
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,912 miles4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,912 miles
- Test number
- 172658306316
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Questions about T444 LUG
- Does T444 LUG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T444 LUG expired on 5 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T444 LUG?
- The MOT on T444 LUG expired on 5 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T444 LUG done?
- T444 LUG was recorded at 203,608 miles at its MOT on 19 Jul 2022, an average of 8,322 miles a year.
- Has T444 LUG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T444 LUG has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2021.
- Has the mileage on T444 LUG 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 LUG find?
- T444 LUG passed its latest MOT on 19 Jul 2022 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded/worn.; front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front outriggers corroded., and 6 more.
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