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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

V44 MLWMOT history

V44 MLW is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 213,583 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

V44 MLW grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Oct 2027
Mileage
213,583 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
9,316 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V44 MLW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V44 MLW was last recorded at 213,583 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 1,508 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
212,075 miles · 21 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,508 miles
Average per year
9,316 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 213,583 miles
  • 2025 – 212,075 miles
  • 2024 – 210,503 miles
  • 2023 – 204,076 miles
  • 2022 – 197,487 miles
  • 2021 – 190,628 miles
  • 2020 – 184,944 miles
  • 2019 – 164,889 miles
  • 2018 – 156,662 miles
  • 2017 – 145,770 miles
  • 2015 – 142,214 miles
  • 2014 – 133,517 miles
  • 2013 – 126,187 miles
  • 2012 – 120,991 miles
  • 2011 – 113,935 miles
  • 2010 – 107,781 miles
  • 2009 – 86,320 miles
  • 2008 – 64,633 miles
  • 2007 – 44,410 miles
  • 2006 – 28,481 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass213,583 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT REAR FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged AT FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose attachment bracket missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake hose attachment bracket missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

31 tests since 30 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass213,583 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    213,583 miles
    Test number
    451607729496
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT REAR FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged AT FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail213,583 miles (+1,508)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,583 miles
    Test number
    511015968411
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT REAR FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged AT FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass212,075 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    212,075 miles
    Test number
    667475230626
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail212,069 miles (+1,566)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,069 miles
    Test number
    623698534592
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass210,503 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    210,503 miles
    Test number
    717246704914
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail210,503 miles (+6,427)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,503 miles
    Test number
    409958590520
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass204,076 miles (+6,589)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    204,076 miles
    Test number
    249486316256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass197,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    197,487 miles
    Test number
    783447591589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail197,487 miles (+6,859)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,487 miles
    Test number
    613438928486
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))

  10. Pass190,628 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    190,628 miles
    Test number
    962636821654
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose attachment bracket missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose attachment bracket missing

  11. Fail190,628 miles (+5,684)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,628 miles
    Test number
    492033833111
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose attachment bracket missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose attachment bracket missing

  12. Pass184,944 miles (+134)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    184,944 miles
    Test number
    138962317743
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

  13. Fail184,810 miles (+19,921)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,810 miles
    Test number
    192416263565
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

  14. Pass164,889 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    164,889 miles
    Test number
    743393804148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PIPE BETWEEN HOSE AND CALIPER (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PIPE BETWEEN HOSE AND CALIPER (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Fail164,886 miles (+8,224)2 dangerous9 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,886 miles
    Test number
    697611208765
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PIPE BETWEEN HOSE AND CALIPER (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PIPE BETWEEN HOSE AND CALIPER (1.1.11 (c))

  16. Pass156,662 miles (+161)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    156,662 miles
    Test number
    174129073206
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Fail156,501 miles (+10,731)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,501 miles
    Test number
    349441649301
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass145,770 miles (+3,556)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    145,770 miles
    Test number
    483644421329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass142,214 miles (+8,697)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    142,214 miles
    Test number
    111021755085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded Pipe joining steering rack is badly corroded (2.3.2)

  20. Pass133,517 miles (+7,330)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    133,517 miles
    Test number
    235559004357
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass126,187 miles (+5,196)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    126,187 miles
    Test number
    818148533302
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass120,991 miles (+7,056)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    120,991 miles
    Test number
    166487242312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass113,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    113,935 miles
    Test number
    269500641328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail113,935 miles (+6,154)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,935 miles
    Test number
    395690041380
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass107,781 miles (+21,461)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    107,781 miles
    Test number
    251215030328
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteUnable to open side door

  26. Pass86,320 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    86,320 miles
    Test number
    651196939368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail86,314 miles (+21,681)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,314 miles
    Test number
    934056039351
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass64,633 miles (+20,223)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    64,633 miles
    Test number
    312032338319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass44,410 miles (+15,929)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    44,410 miles
    Test number
    553852537353
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass28,481 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    28,481 miles
    Test number
    931698536314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail28,479 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,479 miles
    Test number
    314834036361
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about V44 MLW

Does V44 MLW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V44 MLW is valid until 24 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V44 MLW?
The MOT on V44 MLW is valid until 24 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V44 MLW done?
V44 MLW was recorded at 213,583 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 9,316 miles a year.
Has V44 MLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V44 MLW has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on V44 MLW 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 V44 MLW find?
V44 MLW passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 7 advisories: central stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; nearside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear flexi, and 4 more.

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