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Orange and White · Petrol · 1975 · 1,584 cc

VDL 144MOT history

VDL 144 is an orange and white petrol Volkswagen Motor Caravan first used on 28 Apr 1975. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 15,875 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
15,875 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
VDL 144
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Motor Caravan
Colour
Orange and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,584 cc
Year of manufacture
1975
First used
28 Apr 1975
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

VDL 144 was last recorded at 15,875 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 440 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Apr 2017: 2,330 miles, lower than 98,753 miles on 11 May 2016.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
15,435 miles · 28 May 2025
Between the last two tests
440 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 15,875 miles
  • 2025 – 15,435 miles
  • 2023 – 15,272 miles
  • 2022 – 14,624 miles
  • 2021 – 13,962 miles
  • 2020 – 10,604 miles
  • 2019 – 8,650 miles
  • 2018 – 5,724 miles
  • 2017 – 2,330 miles
  • 2016 – 98,753 miles
  • 2015 – 96,608 miles
  • 2014 – 94,656 miles
  • 2013 – 91,989 miles
  • 2012 – 88,974 miles
  • 2011 – 85,967 miles
  • 2010 – 82,298 miles
  • 2009 – 78,614 miles
  • 2008 – 74,009 miles
  • 2007 – 67,037 miles
  • 2006 – 63,923 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass15,875 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure4 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

Full MOT history

30 tests since 4 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass15,875 miles (+440)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    15,875 miles
    Test number
    411516532158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass15,435 miles (+163)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    15,435 miles
    Test number
    469989686560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass15,272 miles (+648)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    15,272 miles
    Test number
    588814954394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass14,624 miles (+662)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    14,624 miles
    Test number
    771365041390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass13,962 miles (+3,358)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    13,962 miles
    Test number
    195003892247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass10,604 miles (+1,954)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    10,604 miles
    Test number
    785007504299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass8,650 miles (+2,926)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    8,650 miles
    Test number
    601234760182
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass5,724 miles (+36)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    5,724 miles
    Test number
    366256296085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  9. Fail5,688 miles (+3,358)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,688 miles
    Test number
    936857537933
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  10. Pass2,330 miles (-96,423)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    2,330 miles
    Test number
    853370758507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass98,753 miles (+2,145)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    98,753 miles
    Test number
    409663359313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass96,608 miles (+217)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    96,608 miles
    Test number
    747257975155
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail96,391 miles (+1,735)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,391 miles
    Test number
    839340475108
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
    • FailureRegistration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass94,656 miles (+1)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    94,656 miles
    Test number
    345592864178
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteAll tyres execpt nearside front perished
    • NoteNearside front step holed and corroded / not within load bearing point
    • NoteNearside outer sill holed and corroded / not within load bearing point
    • NoteNearside wing mirror deteriorated / still good view to rear

  15. Fail94,655 miles (+2,666)1 dangerous6 failures4 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,655 miles
    Test number
    647501564198
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll tyres execpt nearside front perished
    • NoteBattery warning light on
    • NoteNearside front step holed and corroded / not within load bearing point
    • NoteNearside outer sill holed and corroded / not within load bearing point
    • NoteNearside wing mirror deteriorated / still good view to rear

  16. Pass91,989 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    91,989 miles
    Test number
    405076383150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • NoteOff side front tyre has damage on side wall

  17. Fail91,989 miles (+3,015)1 failure5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,989 miles
    Test number
    235636983131
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • NoteOff side front tyre has damage on side wall

  18. Pass88,974 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    88,974 miles
    Test number
    135030282149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOff side front inner sill rusted but not within prescribed area

  19. Fail88,974 miles (+3,007)5 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,974 miles
    Test number
    987887572180
    • 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 Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking
    • NoteOff side front inner sill rusted but not within prescribed area

  20. Fail85,967 miles1 repaired8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,967 miles
    Test number
    655294771134
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNear side front tyre side wall very cracked
    • NoteOff side front jacking point rusty
    • NoteOff side rear tyre side wall cracking

  21. Pass85,967 miles (+3,669)8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    85,967 miles
    Test number
    717634071116
    • AdvisoryCentre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNear side front tyre side wall very cracked
    • NoteOff side front jacking point rusty
    • NoteOff side rear tyre side wall cracking

  22. Pass82,298 miles6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    82,298 miles
    Test number
    423428550180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • NoteAll tyres cracking on side walls but not down to cords
    • NoteCentre front cross member bent

  23. Fail82,298 miles (+3,684)2 failures6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,298 miles
    Test number
    132128350128
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • NoteAll tyres cracking on side walls but not down to cords
    • NoteCentre front cross member bent
    • NoteOff side rear brake pipe mounting bent

  24. Pass78,614 miles (+4,605)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    78,614 miles
    Test number
    843571689171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass74,009 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    74,009 miles
    Test number
    782904088127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteOffside battery tray severely corroded

  26. Fail74,009 miles (+6,972)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,009 miles
    Test number
    373462088186
    • FailureOffside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteOffside battery tray severely corroded

  27. Pass67,037 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    67,037 miles
    Test number
    932019777197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail67,035 miles (+3,112)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,035 miles
    Test number
    894288877175
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  29. Fail63,923 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,923 miles
    Test number
    153255886173
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass63,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    63,923 miles
    Test number
    274125986466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VDL 144

What vehicle is registration VDL 144 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VDL 144 on an orange and white petrol Volkswagen Motor Caravan first used on 28 Apr 1975. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does VDL 144 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VDL 144 is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on VDL 144?
The MOT on VDL 144 is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VDL 144 done?
VDL 144 was recorded at 15,875 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026.
Has VDL 144 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VDL 144 has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2018.
Has the mileage on VDL 144 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Apr 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on VDL 144 find?
VDL 144 passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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