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T444 DRE

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Purple Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests57 (41 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate71.9%

Mileage

201,509 mi
Last recorded201,509 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT444 DRE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

41 pass 16 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 201,509 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front @ calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to both front inner wheel arches at front

corrosion to offside front inner sill

Pass 15 Dec 2025 200,401 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front at calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion to offside front inner sill

Pass 6 Dec 2025 275,824 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to front inner wheel arches

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

heavy corrosion to inner and outer sills

Pass 1 Apr 2025 198,903 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. effort low (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion to outer sills

heavy corrosion to inner sills

Fail 27 Mar 2025 198,880 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. effort low (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion to outer sills

heavy corrosion to inner sills

Pass 21 Dec 2024 272,295 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported load valve to nearside rear hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to inner sills

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

heavy corrosion to outer sills

Fail 19 Dec 2024 272,286 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported load valve to nearside rear hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to inner sills

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

heavy corrosion to outer sills

Pass 6 Mar 2024 195,622 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 195,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Handbrake only just meet requirements

Various metal brake pipes becoming corroded

Vehicle generally in very poor corroded condition underneath

Washers could be better

Pass 8 Jan 2024 269,793 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear at load valve (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Dec 2023 269,682 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear at load valve (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 195,068 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Vehicle generally in poor corroded condition underneath

Pass 3 Jan 2023 266,373 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch

corrosion to rear inner sills

Pass 18 Mar 2022 194,238 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 194,228 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected hole in outer/lower sell (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected hole in outer/lower sell (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f inner sell corroded (holes)

n/s/f outer sell corroded(holes)

rear number plate poor

Pass 5 Jan 2022 261,611 miles

parking brake cable frayed

Pass 10 Feb 2021 192,881 miles

All front suspension rubber bushes poor

Both front brake flexie hoses perished and starting to split

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Number plates poor

Various metal brake pipes becoming corroded

Washers poor

Pass 4 Jan 2021 257,406 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear at load valve (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 257,405 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear at load valve (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 191,290 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various metal brake pipes becoming corroded

Washers poor

Pass 4 Jul 2019 253,227 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to rear inner sills

Fail 26 Jun 2019 253,164 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to rear inner sills

Pass 21 Jan 2019 187,041 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake hoses could be better

handbrake cables could be better

nearside front lower ball joint rubber cover poor

offside front outer c/v boot poor

various metal brake pipes becoming corroded

various wishbone and roll bar bushes worn

Pass 3 Jul 2018 248,917 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to both front lower inner wheel arches at rear

heavy corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch

offside front lower suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 30 Jan 2018 183,196 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside faces slightly deteriorated (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jun 2017 245,061 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion to inner sills

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

front wheels different to rear at time of retest

Fail 29 Jun 2017 245,059 miles

Nearside Front Lower Road wheel fractured rim (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion to inner sills

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 30 Jan 2017 179,967 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Nearside and Offside D Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 241,368 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake pipes corroded

exhaust well corroded

n/s/f inner and outer sill corroded out of area

wipers smear

Fail 11 Jun 2016 241,354 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake pipes corroded

exhaust well corroded

n/s/f inner and outer sill corroded out of area

wipers smear

Pass 8 Feb 2016 175,819 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D Bushes Nearside and Offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Slight play inner steering arm

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 241,199 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 241,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 170,927 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 163,605 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 240,371 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 155,914 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 234,439 miles

slightt play detected in both trackrod ends

Fail 31 May 2012 234,429 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

slightt play detected in both trackrod ends

Pass 13 Feb 2012 149,663 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 232,353 miles

all tyres worn to varying degrees, rears worst

both sides front flexible brake hoses deteriorating

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre nasty cut sidewall

offside track rod end dust cover missing

play nearside front anti roll bar drop linkage

slight play both sides steering arm joints

Fail 6 Jun 2011 232,352 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all tyres worn to varying degrees, rears worst

both sides front flexible brake hoses deteriorating

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre nasty cut sidewall

offside track rod end dust cover missing

play nearside front anti roll bar drop linkage

slight play both sides steering arm joints

Pass 4 Mar 2011 141,789 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Jun 2010 227,576 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2010 227,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 131,492 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 221,882 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 118,400 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 117,721 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 217,418 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 102,525 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Mar 2008 102,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 93,232 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 210,253 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 210,251 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 83,420 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 199,823 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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T444 DRE is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Purple with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 57 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.9%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 143,659 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T444 DRE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 27 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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T444 DRE is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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