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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

T44 ABLMOT history

T44 ABL is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 4 Feb 2002. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 228,355 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
228,355 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,853 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T44 ABL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
4 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T44 ABL was last recorded at 228,355 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 1,712 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
226,643 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,712 miles
Average per year
8,853 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 228,355 miles
  • 2025 – 226,643 miles
  • 2023 – 223,956 miles
  • 2022 – 220,926 miles
  • 2021 – 215,009 miles
  • 2020 – 209,349 miles
  • 2019 – 204,531 miles
  • 2018 – 197,279 miles
  • 2017 – 191,894 miles
  • 2016 – 186,917 miles
  • 2015 – 179,321 miles
  • 2014 – 165,663 miles
  • 2013 – 147,200 miles
  • 2012 – 133,247 miles
  • 2011 – 119,110 miles
  • 2010 – 110,593 miles
  • 2009 – 94,877 miles
  • 2008 – 81,087 miles
  • 2007 – 64,277 miles
  • 2006 – 51,556 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass228,355 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2021

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass228,355 miles (+1,712)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    228,355 miles
    Test number
    459109958286
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Pass226,643 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    226,643 miles
    Test number
    547076023460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail226,642 miles (+2,686)1 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,642 miles
    Test number
    304022822632
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass223,956 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    223,956 miles
    Test number
    987227371697
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail223,955 miles (+3,029)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,955 miles
    Test number
    528499734355
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass220,926 miles (+5,917)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    220,926 miles
    Test number
    319394310045
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass215,009 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    215,009 miles
    Test number
    129555397682
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail215,009 miles (+5,660)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,009 miles
    Test number
    299926725203
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass209,349 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    209,349 miles
    Test number
    107154978860
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail209,348 miles (+4,817)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,348 miles
    Test number
    204972983082
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass204,531 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    204,531 miles
    Test number
    127567506267
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

  12. Fail204,531 miles (+7,252)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,531 miles
    Test number
    949644955261
    • MajorNearside Brake clevis joint insecure (1.1.15 (c))
    • MajorNearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass197,279 miles (+5,385)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    197,279 miles
    Test number
    487515579962
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  14. Pass191,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    191,894 miles
    Test number
    542664531617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail191,894 miles (+4,977)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,894 miles
    Test number
    945361847591
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  16. Pass186,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    186,917 miles
    Test number
    508643112093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail186,917 miles (+7,596)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,917 miles
    Test number
    330140909212
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass179,321 miles (+13,658)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    179,321 miles
    Test number
    763069511136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass165,663 miles (+18,463)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    165,663 miles
    Test number
    869283364311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass147,200 miles (+13,953)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    147,200 miles
    Test number
    679798533333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  21. Pass133,247 miles (+14,137)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    133,247 miles
    Test number
    395712252367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail119,110 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,110 miles
    Test number
    567645621354
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteBoth front steering rack arms slight play

  23. Pass119,110 miles (+8,517)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    119,110 miles
    Test number
    936695821322
    • NoteBoth front steering rack arms slight play

  24. Pass110,593 miles (+15,716)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    110,593 miles
    Test number
    833797940394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass94,877 miles (+13,790)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    94,877 miles
    Test number
    241338839371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass81,087 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    81,087 miles
    Test number
    210606748334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail81,085 miles (+2,685)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,085 miles
    Test number
    401454348382
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  28. Pass78,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    78,400 miles
    Test number
    961801038048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail78,400 miles (+14,123)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,400 miles
    Test number
    481911738019
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteCentre exhaust/cat corroded..........

  30. Pass64,277 miles (+12,721)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    64,277 miles
    Test number
    103702627093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass51,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    51,556 miles
    Test number
    374085626025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T44 ABL

Does T44 ABL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T44 ABL is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T44 ABL?
The MOT on T44 ABL is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T44 ABL done?
T44 ABL was recorded at 228,355 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 8,853 miles a year.
Has T44 ABL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T44 ABL has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T44 ABL 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 T44 ABL find?
T44 ABL passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect, and 2 more.

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