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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

T444 SDGMOT history

T444 SDG is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 5 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 190,940 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
190,940 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,958 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T444 SDG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T444 SDG was last recorded at 190,940 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 6,026 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,914 miles · 1 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
6,026 miles
Average per year
6,958 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 190,940 miles
  • 2021 – 184,914 miles
  • 2020 – 180,809 miles
  • 2019 – 179,475 miles
  • 2018 – 174,624 miles
  • 2017 – 161,177 miles
  • 2016 – 151,673 miles
  • 2015 – 133,068 miles
  • 2014 – 125,158 miles
  • 2013 – 117,828 miles
  • 2012 – 114,916 miles
  • 2010 – 104,547 miles
  • 2009 – 93,193 miles
  • 2008 – 79,181 miles
  • 2007 – 67,123 miles
  • 2006 – 53,128 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,940 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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 corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 25 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,940 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    190,940 miles
    Test number
    156316899952
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  2. Fail190,939 miles (+6,025)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,939 miles
    Test number
    693461617720
    • MajorCentral Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass184,914 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    184,914 miles
    Test number
    730903341390
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail184,914 miles (+4,105)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,914 miles
    Test number
    511433033241
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass180,809 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    180,809 miles
    Test number
    100399185088
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail180,805 miles (+1,330)1 dangerous4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,805 miles
    Test number
    409896557971
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced arch / sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass179,475 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    179,475 miles
    Test number
    850691310290
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail179,475 miles (+4,851)11 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,475 miles
    Test number
    315145578386
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning o/s spring detached (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAlternator belt badly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass174,624 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    174,624 miles
    Test number
    909553154759
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail174,624 miles (+13,447)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,624 miles
    Test number
    866204960757
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass161,177 miles (+9,504)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    161,177 miles
    Test number
    600412244151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass151,673 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    151,673 miles
    Test number
    748417893751
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light is on, on the dash

  13. Fail151,661 miles (+18,593)9 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,661 miles
    Test number
    723343237529
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureStatutory seat belt missing all rear (5.1.1)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushs worn (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light is on, on the dash

  14. Pass133,068 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    133,068 miles
    Test number
    856604555147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail133,068 miles (+7,910)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,068 miles
    Test number
    409723455184
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass125,158 miles (+7,330)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    125,158 miles
    Test number
    167021194447
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass117,828 miles (+2,912)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    117,828 miles
    Test number
    837925863058
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail114,916 miles2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,916 miles
    Test number
    518494012097
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  19. Pass114,916 miles (+10,369)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    114,916 miles
    Test number
    777494112066
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  20. Pass104,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    104,547 miles
    Test number
    740387660281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail104,547 miles (+11,354)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,547 miles
    Test number
    893007160244
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteSeal chip on n/s headlight

  22. Pass93,193 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    93,193 miles
    Test number
    171695079278
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth headlight glasses damaged
    • NoteBrake vacuum non return valve chaffing on rocker cover

  23. Fail93,193 miles (+14,012)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,193 miles
    Test number
    590585879293
    • FailureNearside Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth headlight glasses damaged
    • NoteBrake vacuum non return valve chaffing on rocker cover

  24. Pass79,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    79,181 miles
    Test number
    333765978285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail79,180 miles (+12,057)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,180 miles
    Test number
    830045778217
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

  26. Pass67,123 miles (+13,995)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    67,123 miles
    Test number
    814964567215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass53,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    53,128 miles
    Test number
    313548866235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail53,126 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,126 miles
    Test number
    962818766278
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about T444 SDG

Does T444 SDG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T444 SDG is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T444 SDG?
The MOT on T444 SDG is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T444 SDG done?
T444 SDG was recorded at 190,940 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 6,958 miles a year.
Has T444 SDG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T444 SDG has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T444 SDG 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 SDG find?
T444 SDG passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: rear passenger seat(s) missing at time of test.

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