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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1996 · 2,460 cc

K27 MPAMOT history

K27 MPA is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 28 May 1996. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 250,864 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

K27 MPA blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 May 2027
Mileage
250,864 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
34
21 passed · 13 failed
Per year
7,438 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K27 MPA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
28 May 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K27 MPA was last recorded at 250,864 miles on 8 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
250,864 miles · 6 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,438 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 250,864 miles
  • 2025 – 246,897 miles
  • 2021 – 230,504 miles
  • 2016 – 183,705 miles
  • 2015 – 173,843 miles
  • 2014 – 163,250 miles
  • 2010 – 131,038 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass250,864 miles
  • AdvisoryInner And Outer Sills Corroded On Both Sides Of The VehicleRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryUnderside Of Vehicle In Corroded ConditionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2018

Full MOT history

34 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass250,864 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    250,864 miles
    Test number
    269094882985
    • AdvisoryInner And Outer Sills Corroded On Both Sides Of The Vehicle
    • AdvisoryUnderside Of Vehicle In Corroded Condition

  2. Fail250,864 miles (+3,967)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    250,864 miles
    Test number
    942251636134
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorTowbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryInner And Outer Sills Corroded On Both Sides Of The Vehicle
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside Of Vehicle In Corroded Condition

  3. Pass246,897 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2026
    Odometer
    246,897 miles
    Test number
    308725999219
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail246,897 miles2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,897 miles
    Test number
    332542254639
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill holed
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass240,904 km (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2025
    Odometer
    240,904 km
    Test number
    168486897995
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail240,881 km (+5,450)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,881 km
    Test number
    781207127902
    • DangerousNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing / under wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases welded joint on cat (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass235,431 km (+1,842)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    235,431 km
    Test number
    624436099102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass233,589 km (+3,080)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    233,589 km
    Test number
    619039600493
    • 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))

  9. Pass230,509 km2 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    230,509 km
    Test number
    828200095770
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Fail230,504 miles5 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,504 miles
    Test number
    128961495696
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Pass223,492 km
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    223,492 km
    Test number
    673498379208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail223,492 km (+10,361)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,492 km
    Test number
    112684392585
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass213,131 km
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    213,131 km
    Test number
    553239580464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail213,129 km (+9,696)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,129 km
    Test number
    725107841764
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear all sections (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Pass203,433 km
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    203,433 km
    Test number
    875094357482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail203,433 km (+10,737)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,433 km
    Test number
    509946407855
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass192,696 km
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    192,696 km
    Test number
    442529467449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail192,696 km1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,696 km
    Test number
    223476616317
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass183,705 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    183,705 miles
    Test number
    244256067677
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail183,705 miles (+9,862)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,705 miles
    Test number
    201464453157
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass173,843 miles (+10,593)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    173,843 miles
    Test number
    409128375005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass163,250 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    163,250 miles
    Test number
    487044894031
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteFront tyres worn/ no tred on inner edge

  23. Fail163,250 miles6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,250 miles
    Test number
    779003694092
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront tyres worn/ no tred on inner edge

  24. Pass155,646 km
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    155,646 km
    Test number
    127267083462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail155,646 km (+8,084)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,646 km
    Test number
    605625583086
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  26. Pass147,562 km
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    147,562 km
    Test number
    569156582085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail147,562 km (+7,818)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,562 km
    Test number
    225806082074
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  28. Pass139,744 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    139,744 km
    Test number
    825649291044
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  29. Pass131,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    131,038 miles
    Test number
    780249580007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail131,038 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,038 miles
    Test number
    160848580000
    • FailureFront Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass124,027 km (+6,063)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    124,027 km
    Test number
    621108499053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass117,964 km (+6,112)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    117,964 km
    Test number
    792331608119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass111,852 km (+9,155)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    111,852 km
    Test number
    374861407145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass102,697 km
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    102,697 km
    Test number
    703878606131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K27 MPA

Does K27 MPA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K27 MPA is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on K27 MPA?
The MOT on K27 MPA is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K27 MPA done?
K27 MPA was recorded at 250,864 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 7,438 miles a year.
Has K27 MPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K27 MPA has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2026.
Has the mileage on K27 MPA 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 K27 MPA find?
K27 MPA passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 2 advisories: inner and outer sills corroded on both sides of the vehicle; underside of vehicle in corroded condition.

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