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T444 SMF

2000 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

170,014 mi
Last recorded170,014 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Transporter136,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT444 SMF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 170,014 miles

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction external sun visor protruding into swept area of screen (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 163,060 miles

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun visor protruding into swept area (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2024 163,058 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust leak from after cat unable to complete emission test (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Passenger's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding brake binding, pads low and efficiency effected (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun visor protruding into swept area (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 162,970 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 155,094 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 146,637 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 140,441 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 136,801 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 130,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 123,594 miles

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

power steering rack weeping oil

Fail 13 Jul 2015 123,594 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

power steering rack weeping oil

Pass 23 May 2014 113,989 miles

o/s/f window inoperative.

tempory inner door handle fitted to o/s/f door.

Pass 31 May 2013 104,519 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 90,426 miles

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

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

small chips in screen

Fail 16 Jul 2012 90,426 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

small chips in screen

Pass 15 Jul 2011 81,817 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 77,349 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 72,861 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 69,372 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 64,678 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 58,993 miles

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 SMF is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2000 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 136,792 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 SMF, 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 26 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T444 SMF registered?

T444 SMF is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 February 2000.

Is T444 SMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T444 SMF shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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