Volkswagen Transporter
Black · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc
T444 PRLMOT history
T444 PRL is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 191,120 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 191,120 mi
- At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,315 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T444 PRL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T444 PRL was last recorded at 191,120 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 191,115 miles · 29 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5 miles
- Average per year
- 5,315 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 191,120 miles
- 2024 – 188,211 miles
- 2023 – 185,492 miles
- 2021 – 185,326 miles
- 2020 – 184,605 miles
- 2019 – 179,796 miles
- 2018 – 174,191 miles
- 2017 – 168,255 miles
- 2016 – 163,015 miles
- 2015 – 157,332 miles
- 2014 – 151,637 miles
- 2013 – 146,870 miles
- 2012 – 141,367 miles
- 2011 – 135,155 miles
- 2010 – 126,550 miles
- 2009 – 114,742 miles
- 2008 – 102,770 miles
- 2007 – 96,937 miles
- 2006 – 91,803 miles
- 2005 – 84,761 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass191,120 miles
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryBoth front side repeaters incorporated into the front lights.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryBrake servo body is rusty.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryDriver`s door lock sticks intermittently.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisorySlight play in the o/s track rod inner ball joint.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 position lamp dull
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front wheel bearing has play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Front number plate deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
26 tests since 8 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass191,120 miles (+5)3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 191,120 miles
- Test number
- 856923143296
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front side repeaters incorporated into the front lights.
- AdvisoryBrake servo body is rusty.
- AdvisoryDriver`s door lock sticks intermittently.
- AdvisorySlight play in the o/s track rod inner ball joint.
Fail191,115 miles (+2,904)1 dangerous2 major3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,115 miles
- Test number
- 929826687469
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front side repeaters incorporated into the front lights.
- AdvisoryBrake servo body is rusty.
- AdvisoryDriver`s door lock sticks intermittently.
- AdvisorySlight play in the o/s track rod inner ball joint.
Pass188,211 miles (+2,719)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 188,211 miles
- Test number
- 278115511852
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass185,492 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 185,492 miles
- Test number
- 947903564928
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail185,482 miles (+156)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,482 miles
- Test number
- 525905932523
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass185,326 miles (+721)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 185,326 miles
- Test number
- 716147229230
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S & N/S Front. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass184,605 miles (+4,809)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 184,605 miles
- Test number
- 832012184823
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp dull
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass179,796 miles (+55)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 179,796 miles
- Test number
- 143512152518
- AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp dull
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has play
- AdvisoryFront number plate deteriorated
Fail179,741 miles (+5,550)1 dangerous8 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,741 miles
- Test number
- 370779904316
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp dull
- AdvisoryNearside Front track rod end has play
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has play
- AdvisoryBrake fluid level low
- AdvisoryFront number plate deteriorated
Pass174,191 miles (+5,936)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 174,191 miles
- Test number
- 764801557520
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass168,255 miles (+5,240)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 168,255 miles
- Test number
- 969853016162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass163,015 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 163,015 miles
- Test number
- 105792897114
- AdvisoryDrivers door handel sticking
Fail163,015 miles (+5,683)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,015 miles
- Test number
- 244677826840
- Repaired at testRear position lamp(s) incorrect colour n/s/r lamp repaired with tape (1.1.A.3e)
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryDrivers door handel sticking
Pass157,332 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 157,332 miles
- Test number
- 774507076395
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail157,332 miles (+5,695)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,332 miles
- Test number
- 867446966794
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass151,637 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 151,637 miles
- Test number
- 397937414313
- NoteNail in front tyre
Fail151,637 miles (+4,767)5 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,637 miles
- Test number
- 679387614320
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteNail in front tyre
Pass146,870 miles (+5,503)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 146,870 miles
- Test number
- 427500223481
- NoteOil leak
- NoteO/s/f inner rack has small play
Pass141,367 miles (+6,212)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 141,367 miles
- Test number
- 717710222304
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteO/s inner door handle damaged and hard to open
- NoteSmell of diesel no leak seen
Pass135,155 miles (+8,605)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 135,155 miles
- Test number
- 706447591270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,550 miles (+11,808)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 126,550 miles
- Test number
- 990259900399
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,742 miles (+11,972)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 114,742 miles
- Test number
- 640513719336
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,770 miles (+5,833)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 102,770 miles
- Test number
- 483501218394
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,937 miles (+5,134)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 96,937 miles
- Test number
- 960277497283
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass91,803 miles (+7,042)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 91,803 miles
- Test number
- 512564316366
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,761 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 84,761 miles
- Test number
- 643062715305
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T444 PRL
- Does T444 PRL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T444 PRL is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T444 PRL?
- The MOT on T444 PRL is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T444 PRL done?
- T444 PRL was recorded at 191,120 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 5,315 miles a year.
- Has T444 PRL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T444 PRL has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on T444 PRL 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 PRL find?
- T444 PRL passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 4 more.
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