Volkswagen Transporter
Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,459 cc
T44 FKUMOT history
T44 FKU is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Sept 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 205,260 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 205,260 mi
- At MOT on 3 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T44 FKU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,459 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T44 FKU was last recorded at 205,260 miles on 3 Sept 2025, 187 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 24 Oct 2013: 142,913 miles, lower than 252,623 miles on 8 Jul 2008.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 205,073 miles · 28 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 187 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 205,260 miles
- 2024 – 191,736 miles
- 2023 – 185,627 miles
- 2022 – 182,736 miles
- 2021 – 179,819 miles
- 2020 – 175,874 miles
- 2019 – 174,200 miles
- 2018 – 172,266 miles
- 2017 – 171,567 miles
- 2016 – 169,604 miles
- 2014 – 151,645 miles
- 2013 – 142,913 miles
- 2008 – 252,623 miles
- 2007 – 246,528 miles
- 2006 – 228,912 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass205,260 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryChip in windscreenRecorded 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.
Under vehicle and components general corrosion.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016
Full MOT history
22 tests since 15 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass205,260 miles (+187)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 205,260 miles
- Test number
- 653564869486
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryChip in windscreen
Fail205,073 miles (+13,337)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 205,073 miles
- Test number
- 343399487404
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryChip in windscreen
Pass191,736 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 191,736 miles
- Test number
- 611656002351
- AdvisoryMild engine oil leak
- AdvisoryVehicle body showing fatigue but not excessive
Fail191,736 miles (+111)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,736 miles
- Test number
- 134717962093
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryMild engine oil leak
- AdvisoryVehicle body showing fatigue but not excessive
Fail191,625 miles (+5,998)6 major13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,625 miles
- Test number
- 823245143413
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box missing (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass185,627 miles (+2,891)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 185,627 miles
- Test number
- 848424922407
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass182,736 miles (+2,917)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 182,736 miles
- Test number
- 879165958608
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle and components general corrosion.
Pass179,819 miles (+3,945)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 179,819 miles
- Test number
- 975857405570
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass175,874 miles (+1,674)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 175,874 miles
- Test number
- 439574954934
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle and components general corrosion.
Pass174,200 miles (+1,934)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 174,200 miles
- Test number
- 994364889453
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass172,266 miles (+699)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 172,266 miles
- Test number
- 924261623946
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass171,567 miles (+1,963)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 171,567 miles
- Test number
- 150264008039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass169,604 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2017
- Odometer
- 169,604 miles
- Test number
- 946174059962
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail169,602 miles (+17,957)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,602 miles
- Test number
- 158039872580
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass151,645 miles (+8,732)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 151,645 miles
- Test number
- 849550904389
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass142,913 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 142,913 miles
- Test number
- 816253003398
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail142,913 miles (-109,710)9 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,913 miles
- Test number
- 208077293211
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteHard to engage reverse gear
- NoteNoise on engine
- NoteSpare wheel flat
Pass252,623 miles (+6,095)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 252,623 miles
- Test number
- 850710098150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass246,528 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 246,528 miles
- Test number
- 651288487126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail246,528 miles (+17,616)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 246,528 miles
- Test number
- 532234387160
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass228,912 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2007
- Odometer
- 228,912 miles
- Test number
- 411725936178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail228,912 miles8 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 228,912 miles
- Test number
- 634295836170
- FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- NoteSlight free play o/s steering rack
Questions about T44 FKU
- Does T44 FKU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T44 FKU expired on 2 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T44 FKU?
- The MOT on T44 FKU expired on 2 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T44 FKU done?
- T44 FKU was recorded at 205,260 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2025.
- Has T44 FKU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T44 FKU has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on T44 FKU ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Oct 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T44 FKU find?
- T44 FKU passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing; oil leak, but not excessive; chip in windscreen.
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