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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

L27 KEMMOT history

L27 KEM is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 28 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 1 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 159,691 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

L27 KEM blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 May 2027
Mileage
159,691 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,305 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L27 KEM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
28 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L27 KEM was last recorded at 159,691 miles on 1 May 2026, 14,228 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,463 miles · 22 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
14,228 miles
Average per year
9,305 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,691 miles
  • 2025 – 145,463 miles
  • 2024 – 135,032 miles
  • 2023 – 133,965 miles
  • 2022 – 131,134 miles
  • 2020 – 120,661 miles
  • 2019 – 108,419 miles
  • 2018 – 104,605 miles
  • 2017 – 92,259 miles
  • 2016 – 80,776 miles
  • 2015 – 69,201 miles
  • 2014 – 46,629 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,691 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front floor pan damaged small hole been cut in floor in front of fuel tank
  • AdvisorySmall oil leak

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.

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Fuel hose corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 7 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,691 miles (+14,228)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2027
    Odometer
    159,691 miles
    Test number
    246224583280
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front floor pan damaged small hole been cut in floor in front of fuel tank
    • AdvisorySmall oil leak

  2. Pass145,463 miles (+10,431)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    145,463 miles
    Test number
    482618198485
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass135,032 miles (+1,067)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2025
    Odometer
    135,032 miles
    Test number
    310363967231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass133,965 miles (+2,831)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    133,965 miles
    Test number
    926098039400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass131,134 miles (+10,473)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    131,134 miles
    Test number
    427853243406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass120,661 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    120,661 miles
    Test number
    639494200845
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryScrew in nearside rear tyre and tread worn uneven
    • AdvisorySlight play both front inner anti-roll bar bushes

  7. Fail120,661 miles (+12,242)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,661 miles
    Test number
    200844067940
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryScrew in nearside rear tyre and tread worn uneven
    • AdvisorySlight play both front inner anti-roll bar bushes

  8. Pass108,419 miles4 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    108,419 miles
    Test number
    123246734596
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  9. Fail108,419 miles (+3,814)2 major4 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,419 miles
    Test number
    862447338005
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively damaged (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  10. Pass104,605 miles (+1)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    104,605 miles
    Test number
    523932069753
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Slight play in top suspension mount
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Slight play in top suspension mount
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail104,604 miles (+12,345)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,604 miles
    Test number
    769782005576
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Slight play in top suspension mount
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Slight play in top suspension mount
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass92,259 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    92,259 miles
    Test number
    573773445373
    • AdvisoryCentral Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

  13. Fail92,259 miles (+11,483)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,259 miles
    Test number
    688964206142
    • FailureNearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass80,776 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    80,776 miles
    Test number
    224624425818
    • AdvisoryFront engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside high level brake light lens missing
    • AdvisoryNearside inner cv joint leaking grease
    • AdvisoryOffside high level brake light lens coming away
    • AdvisoryWipers smear

  15. Fail80,776 miles (+11,575)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,776 miles
    Test number
    182817336986
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside high level brake light lens missing
    • AdvisoryNearside inner cv joint leaking grease
    • AdvisoryOffside high level brake light lens coming away
    • AdvisoryWipers smear

  16. Pass69,201 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    69,201 miles
    Test number
    157453525247
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteWindscreen wiper blades in poor condition

  17. Fail69,201 miles (+22,572)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,201 miles
    Test number
    905796815224
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteWindscreen wiper blades in poor condition

  18. Pass46,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    46,629 miles
    Test number
    175226164477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L27 KEM

Does L27 KEM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L27 KEM is valid until 1 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L27 KEM?
The MOT on L27 KEM is valid until 1 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L27 KEM done?
L27 KEM was recorded at 159,691 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 9,305 miles a year.
Has L27 KEM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L27 KEM has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on L27 KEM 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 L27 KEM find?
L27 KEM passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 3 advisories: front inner anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes; nearside front floor pan damaged small hole been cut in floor in front of fuel tank; small oil leak.

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