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Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc

T44 XLBMOT history

T44 XLB is a yellow diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 3 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 36 MOT tests, with 232,815 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
232,815 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
36
21 passed · 15 failed
Per year
8,992 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T44 XLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
3 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T44 XLB was last recorded at 232,815 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 2,572 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
230,243 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,572 miles
Average per year
8,992 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 232,815 miles
  • 2025 – 230,243 miles
  • 2024 – 227,538 miles
  • 2023 – 222,606 miles
  • 2022 – 218,902 miles
  • 2021 – 214,536 miles
  • 2020 – 207,207 miles
  • 2019 – 202,595 miles
  • 2018 – 195,678 miles
  • 2017 – 188,711 miles
  • 2016 – 187,303 miles
  • 2015 – 185,674 miles
  • 2014 – 179,252 miles
  • 2013 – 171,635 miles
  • 2012 – 167,778 miles
  • 2011 – 161,908 miles
  • 2010 – 152,857 miles
  • 2009 – 139,168 miles
  • 2008 – 120,598 miles
  • 2007 – 83,849 miles
  • 2006 – 52,728 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass232,815 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass232,815 miles (+2,572)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    232,815 miles
    Test number
    281082751978
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass230,243 miles (+2,705)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    230,243 miles
    Test number
    141910625032
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front exhaust support deteriorated but still secure

  3. Pass227,538 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    227,538 miles
    Test number
    324023830740
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front to rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail227,527 miles (+4,921)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,527 miles
    Test number
    461405865252
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front to rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass222,606 miles (+3,704)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    222,606 miles
    Test number
    419650671047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass218,902 miles (+4,366)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    218,902 miles
    Test number
    491443270888
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective Not fitted to exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe on rear arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass214,536 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    214,536 miles
    Test number
    722466226258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail214,519 miles (+13)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,519 miles
    Test number
    112161648198
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail214,506 miles (+7,299)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,506 miles
    Test number
    444387004907
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass207,207 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    207,207 miles
    Test number
    440499027247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail207,207 miles (+4,612)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,207 miles
    Test number
    122692008480
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass202,595 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    202,595 miles
    Test number
    410675469749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail202,540 miles (+6,862)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,540 miles
    Test number
    491303200299
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering rack inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass195,678 miles (+6,967)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    195,678 miles
    Test number
    237047373516
    • MinorNearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  15. Pass188,711 miles (+1,408)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    188,711 miles
    Test number
    443546526405
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass187,303 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    187,303 miles
    Test number
    990604690494
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail187,299 miles (+1,625)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,299 miles
    Test number
    329477584656
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass185,674 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    185,674 miles
    Test number
    906912573453
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  19. Fail185,674 miles (+6,422)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,674 miles
    Test number
    544097609026
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and offside (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  20. Pass179,252 miles1 advisory7 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    179,252 miles
    Test number
    797768014351
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perrished on side walls
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn low on edges

  21. Fail179,252 miles (+7,617)2 failures1 advisory7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,252 miles
    Test number
    858098414313
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perrished on side walls
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn low on edges

  22. Pass171,635 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    171,635 miles
    Test number
    935874203364
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine noisy
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc rusting

  23. Fail171,635 miles (+3,857)3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,635 miles
    Test number
    496163603499
    • FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine noisy
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc rusting

  24. Pass167,778 miles2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    167,778 miles
    Test number
    145998292254
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside rear suspension spring assist insecure

  25. Fail167,778 miles (+5,870)4 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,778 miles
    Test number
    398578092216
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside rear suspension spring assist insecure

  26. Pass161,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    161,908 miles
    Test number
    919018191221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail161,908 miles (+9,051)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,908 miles
    Test number
    116258891214
    • FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteCenter rear handbrake cable return spring brocken

  28. Pass152,857 miles (+131)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    152,857 miles
    Test number
    710335400335
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside front side lamp dim [but in working order]

  29. Fail152,726 miles (+13,558)5 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,726 miles
    Test number
    344909590483
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside front side lamp dim [but in working order]

  30. Pass139,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    139,168 miles
    Test number
    752557469244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail139,167 miles (+18,569)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,167 miles
    Test number
    164857469280
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  32. Pass120,598 miles (+36,749)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    120,598 miles
    Test number
    172288808259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass83,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    83,849 miles
    Test number
    213478697168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail83,849 miles (+31,121)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,849 miles
    Test number
    942418197159
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  35. Fail52,728 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,728 miles
    Test number
    122866806272
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  36. Pass52,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    52,728 miles
    Test number
    353246606465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T44 XLB

Does T44 XLB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T44 XLB is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T44 XLB?
The MOT on T44 XLB is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T44 XLB done?
T44 XLB was recorded at 232,815 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 8,992 miles a year.
Has T44 XLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T44 XLB has failed 15 of its 36 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T44 XLB 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 XLB find?
T44 XLB passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear brake cable damaged but not to excess, and 1 more.

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