Volkswagen Transporter
Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc
T444 VWUMOT history
T444 VWU is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 216,821 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 216,821 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,136 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T444 VWU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 29 Nov 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T444 VWU was last recorded at 216,821 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 1,838 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 11 Jul 2015: 186,017 miles, lower than 186,473 miles on 9 Nov 2013.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 214,983 miles · 2 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,838 miles
- Average per year
- 4,136 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 216,821 miles
- 2025 – 214,983 miles
- 2024 – 214,158 miles
- 2023 – 210,102 miles
- 2021 – 205,226 miles
- 2020 – 200,113 miles
- 2019 – 191,134 miles
- 2018 – 189,210 miles
- 2017 – 188,561 miles
- 2016 – 187,696 miles
- 2015 – 186,017 miles
- 2013 – 186,473 miles
- 2012 – 180,995 miles
- 2011 – 174,700 miles
- 2010 – 158,459 miles
- 2009 – 152,603 miles
- 2008 – 148,562 miles
- 2007 – 139,294 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass216,821 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySuspension 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.
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2025
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lowe
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
25 tests since 26 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass216,821 miles (+1,838)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 216,821 miles
- Test number
- 550640158147
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySuspension corroded
Pass214,983 miles (+2)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 214,983 miles
- Test number
- 139131374552
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lowe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail214,981 miles (+823)2 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 214,981 miles
- Test number
- 633727919267
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lowe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass214,158 miles (+10)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 214,158 miles
- Test number
- 456001155742
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail214,148 miles (+4,046)1 dangerous7 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 214,148 miles
- Test number
- 362370949519
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass210,102 miles (+4,876)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 210,102 miles
- Test number
- 608802674449
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Pass205,226 miles (+5,113)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 205,226 miles
- Test number
- 412683465285
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass200,113 miles (+11)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 200,113 miles
- Test number
- 772448640477
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail200,102 miles (+8,968)2 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 200,102 miles
- Test number
- 681714153293
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour Blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside front drivers door cannot be readily opened
Pass191,134 miles (+1,924)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 191,134 miles
- Test number
- 247136378724
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Pass189,210 miles (+649)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2019
- Odometer
- 189,210 miles
- Test number
- 795784461436
- AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses slight craked
- AdvisoryO/s front upper ball joint dust cover deteriated
Pass188,561 miles (+865)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 188,561 miles
- Test number
- 938641990258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass187,696 miles (+1,679)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 187,696 miles
- Test number
- 823336546561
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass186,017 miles (-456)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 186,017 miles
- Test number
- 439222195191
- NoteOil light flashing
Fail186,473 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,473 miles
- Test number
- 548413913367
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Pass186,473 miles (+5,478)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 186,473 miles
- Test number
- 918503313342
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass180,995 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 180,995 miles
- Test number
- 746557652236
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail180,995 miles (+6,295)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,995 miles
- Test number
- 335056652487
- FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass174,700 miles (+45)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 174,700 miles
- Test number
- 447962421319
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail174,655 miles (+16,196)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,655 miles
- Test number
- 437480721468
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass158,459 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 158,459 miles
- Test number
- 350064920489
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail158,459 miles (+5,856)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,459 miles
- Test number
- 394924220416
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass152,603 miles (+4,041)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 152,603 miles
- Test number
- 102531019307
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass148,562 miles (+9,268)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 148,562 miles
- Test number
- 314886608318
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,294 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 139,294 miles
- Test number
- 524909267268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T444 VWU
- Does T444 VWU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T444 VWU is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T444 VWU?
- The MOT on T444 VWU is valid until 1 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 VWU done?
- T444 VWU was recorded at 216,821 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 4,136 miles a year.
- Has T444 VWU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T444 VWU has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on T444 VWU ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Jul 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T444 VWU find?
- T444 VWU passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; suspension corroded.
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