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Orange · Diesel · 2013 · 1,598 cc

L27 KEYMOT history

L27 KEY is an orange diesel Volkswagen Caddy first used on 26 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 42,518 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

L27 KEY orange Volkswagen Caddy – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jul 2027
Mileage
42,518 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,958 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L27 KEY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caddy
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
26 Jun 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L27 KEY was last recorded at 42,518 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 2,807 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,711 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,807 miles
Average per year
1,958 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,518 miles
  • 2025 – 39,711 miles
  • 2023 – 38,139 miles
  • 2022 – 33,413 miles
  • 2021 – 26,776 miles
  • 2020 – 26,637 miles
  • 2018 – 24,602 miles
  • 2017 – 24,467 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,518 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

10 tests since 25 Apr 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,518 miles (+2,807)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    42,518 miles
    Test number
    213270312623
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  2. Pass39,711 miles (+1,572)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    39,711 miles
    Test number
    389722397107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass38,139 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    38,139 miles
    Test number
    374966575956
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail38,139 miles (+4,726)1 dangerous2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,139 miles
    Test number
    570647938454
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass33,413 miles (+6,637)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    33,413 miles
    Test number
    316560005727
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass26,776 miles (+139)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    26,776 miles
    Test number
    757888728530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass26,637 miles (+2,035)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2021
    Odometer
    26,637 miles
    Test number
    317263087784
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass24,602 miles (+135)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    24,602 miles
    Test number
    348452125613
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slightly cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass24,467 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    24,467 miles
    Test number
    325460285319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail24,465 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,465 miles
    Test number
    134572031167
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about L27 KEY

Does L27 KEY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L27 KEY is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L27 KEY?
The MOT on L27 KEY is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L27 KEY done?
L27 KEY was recorded at 42,518 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 1,958 miles a year.
Has L27 KEY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L27 KEY has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on L27 KEY 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 KEY find?
L27 KEY passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush.

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