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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,461 cc

T44 SMUMOT history

T44 SMU is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 28 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 17 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 147,156 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Apr 2027
Mileage
147,156 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,509 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T44 SMU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
28 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T44 SMU was last recorded at 147,156 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 3,508 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,648 miles · 11 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,508 miles
Average per year
5,509 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,156 miles
  • 2025 – 143,648 miles
  • 2024 – 141,807 miles
  • 2023 – 140,264 miles
  • 2021 – 133,426 miles
  • 2020 – 125,950 miles
  • 2019 – 121,850 miles
  • 2018 – 115,201 miles
  • 2017 – 107,739 miles
  • 2016 – 103,034 miles
  • 2015 – 97,221 miles
  • 2014 – 91,427 miles
  • 2013 – 84,127 miles
  • 2012 – 76,027 miles
  • 2011 – 70,145 miles
  • 2010 – 63,525 miles
  • 2009 – 58,699 miles
  • 2008 – 53,093 miles
  • 2007 – 46,851 miles
  • 2006 – 41,279 miles
  • 2005 – 34,338 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,156 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Brake pipes @ rear corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • N/s/f ball joint boots cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2015

Full MOT history

30 tests since 14 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,156 miles (+3,508)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    147,156 miles
    Test number
    301215403724
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass143,648 miles (+1,841)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    143,648 miles
    Test number
    378899364559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass141,807 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    141,807 miles
    Test number
    883162100344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail141,802 miles (+1,538)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,802 miles
    Test number
    737179897815
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass140,264 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    140,264 miles
    Test number
    582613811977
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail140,263 miles (+6,837)1 major4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,263 miles
    Test number
    272703742284
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass133,426 miles (+96)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    133,426 miles
    Test number
    531495437346
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail133,330 miles (+7,380)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,330 miles
    Test number
    785866496524
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass125,950 miles (+4,100)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    125,950 miles
    Test number
    342476416629
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  10. Pass121,850 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    121,850 miles
    Test number
    849650939957
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes @ rear corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/f ball joint boots cracking

  11. Fail121,849 miles (+6,648)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,849 miles
    Test number
    838924610005
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen in an unacceptable condition windscreen cracked (3.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes @ rear corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/f ball joint boots cracking

  12. Pass115,201 miles (+7,462)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    115,201 miles
    Test number
    303301348865
    • AdvisoryBall joint boots cracking
    • AdvisoryO/s & n/s/r brake pipes corroded @ ferrules

  13. Pass107,739 miles (+4,705)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    107,739 miles
    Test number
    328652865052
    • AdvisoryFRONT ROLL BAR D BUSHES WORN
    • AdvisoryN/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT BOOT CRACKING

  14. Pass103,034 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    103,034 miles
    Test number
    138469708385
    • AdvisoryN/s/f lower ball joint boot cracking/ splitting

  15. Fail103,033 miles (+5,812)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,033 miles
    Test number
    434611789265
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f lower ball joint boot cracking/ splitting

  16. Pass97,221 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    97,221 miles
    Test number
    912305926171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail97,220 miles (+5,793)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,220 miles
    Test number
    425592704547
    • FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass91,427 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    91,427 miles
    Test number
    858385354216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  19. Fail91,418 miles (+7,291)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,418 miles
    Test number
    358175554218
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  20. Pass84,127 miles (+8,100)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    84,127 miles
    Test number
    707472543243
    • NoteBoth offside tyres 2.5mm
    • NoteSlight play in roll bar bushes
    • NoteTrack rod ends starting to split
    • NoteWipers a little poor

  21. Pass76,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    76,027 miles
    Test number
    498038122283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail76,027 miles (+5,882)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,027 miles
    Test number
    648938822242
    • FailureBody has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass70,145 miles (+6,620)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    70,145 miles
    Test number
    825017131279
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  24. Pass63,525 miles (+4,826)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    63,525 miles
    Test number
    110593720246
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Pass58,699 miles (+5,606)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    58,699 miles
    Test number
    320859319479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass53,093 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    53,093 miles
    Test number
    301492078189
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s door mirror plastic cover cracked

  27. Fail53,093 miles (+6,242)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,093 miles
    Test number
    952912878100
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass46,851 miles (+5,572)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    46,851 miles
    Test number
    480335217218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass41,279 miles (+6,941)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    41,279 miles
    Test number
    591854556279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass34,338 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    34,338 miles
    Test number
    543387685294
    • NoteExhaust ratteling

Questions about T44 SMU

Does T44 SMU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T44 SMU is valid until 17 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T44 SMU?
The MOT on T44 SMU is valid until 17 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T44 SMU done?
T44 SMU was recorded at 147,156 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 5,509 miles a year.
Has T44 SMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T44 SMU has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on T44 SMU 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 SMU find?
T44 SMU passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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