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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2002 · 2,461 cc

T44 WHYMOT history

T44 WHY is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 7 Aug 2002. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 32 MOT tests, with 161,972 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
161,972 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
32
22 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,065 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T44 WHY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
7 Aug 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T44 WHY was last recorded at 161,972 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 3,192 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Sept 2013: 13,406 miles, lower than 108,118 miles on 1 Sept 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,780 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,192 miles
Average per year
5,065 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,972 miles
  • 2025 – 158,780 miles
  • 2024 – 156,909 miles
  • 2023 – 154,041 miles
  • 2022 – 149,861 miles
  • 2021 – 145,341 miles
  • 2020 – 139,284 miles
  • 2019 – 132,023 miles
  • 2018 – 127,143 miles
  • 2017 – 125,223 miles
  • 2016 – 123,883 miles
  • 2015 – 121,850 miles
  • 2014 – 118,901 miles
  • 2013 – 116,217 miles
  • 2012 – 108,118 miles
  • 2011 – 105,101 miles
  • 2010 – 102,142 miles
  • 2009 – 91,327 miles
  • 2008 – 80,115 miles
  • 2007 – 71,439 miles
  • 2006 – 61,180 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,972 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Advise service light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

32 tests since 23 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,972 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    161,972 miles
    Test number
    161620408606
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail161,946 miles (+3,166)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,946 miles
    Test number
    968495833629
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass158,780 miles (+1,871)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    158,780 miles
    Test number
    244683545584
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension arm corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch/sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension arm corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare wheel carrier under van heavily corroded

  4. Pass156,909 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    156,909 miles
    Test number
    733749550131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare wheel carrier corroded

  5. Fail156,909 miles (+2,868)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,909 miles
    Test number
    480432106066
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Both Front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass154,041 miles (+4,180)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    154,041 miles
    Test number
    962898148241
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes rusty

  7. Pass149,861 miles (+4,520)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    149,861 miles
    Test number
    142243165509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass145,341 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    145,341 miles
    Test number
    753561487677
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Fail145,341 miles (+6,057)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,341 miles
    Test number
    256395305613
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass139,284 miles (+7,261)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    139,284 miles
    Test number
    788188977005
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play x2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass132,023 miles (+4,880)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    132,023 miles
    Test number
    108880633702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass127,143 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    127,143 miles
    Test number
    468849209723
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail127,143 miles (+1,920)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,143 miles
    Test number
    691987715212
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass125,223 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    125,223 miles
    Test number
    370184912261
    • AdvisoryAdvise service light on

  15. Fail125,223 miles (+1,340)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,223 miles
    Test number
    802028502320
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryAdvise service light on

  16. Pass123,883 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    123,883 miles
    Test number
    406371071647
    • AdvisoryAdvise play in both sides of steering rack

  17. Fail123,883 miles (+2,033)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,883 miles
    Test number
    846118613884
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryAdvise play in both sides of steering rack
    • AdvisoryAdvise service light on

  18. Pass121,850 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    121,850 miles
    Test number
    744798346400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail121,840 miles (+2,939)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,840 miles
    Test number
    858562025296
    • FailureCentre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass118,901 miles (+11)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    118,901 miles
    Test number
    886270624236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Fail118,890 miles (+2,673)10 failures8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,890 miles
    Test number
    257456914254
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass116,217 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    116,217 miles
    Test number
    598698643253
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass13,406 miles (-94,712)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    13,406 miles
    Test number
    688688143288
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass108,118 miles (+3,017)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    108,118 miles
    Test number
    138505442268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass105,101 miles (+2,959)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    105,101 miles
    Test number
    335390901340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass102,142 miles (+10,815)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    102,142 miles
    Test number
    540974590269
    • AdvisoryFront Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass91,327 miles (+11,212)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    91,327 miles
    Test number
    762867399230
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  28. Pass80,115 miles (+8,676)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    80,115 miles
    Test number
    981792998253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass71,439 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    71,439 miles
    Test number
    861523747230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail71,439 miles (+10,259)1 failure3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,439 miles
    Test number
    632543947270
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  31. Pass61,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    61,180 miles
    Test number
    424026736240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail61,180 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,180 miles
    Test number
    903225636286
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about T44 WHY

Does T44 WHY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T44 WHY is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T44 WHY?
The MOT on T44 WHY is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T44 WHY done?
T44 WHY was recorded at 161,972 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 5,065 miles a year.
Has T44 WHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T44 WHY has failed 10 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T44 WHY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Sept 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T44 WHY find?
T44 WHY passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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