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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 1,896 cc

S27 ALEMOT history

S27 ALE is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 26 Feb 2010. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 79,328 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

S27 ALE silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
79,328 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,842 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S27 ALE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
26 Feb 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S27 ALE was last recorded at 79,328 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 1,557 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,771 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,557 miles
Average per year
3,842 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,328 miles
  • 2025 – 77,771 miles
  • 2024 – 76,360 miles
  • 2023 – 74,335 miles
  • 2022 – 71,667 miles
  • 2021 – 68,831 miles
  • 2020 – 66,765 miles
  • 2019 – 62,942 miles
  • 2018 – 60,860 miles
  • 2017 – 56,987 miles
  • 2016 – 50,291 miles
  • 2015 – 43,059 miles
  • 2014 – 31,859 miles
  • 2013 – 27,443 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,328 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  • AdvisoryO/s/r exhaust heat sheild loose

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 bumper corners damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

17 tests since 16 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,328 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    79,328 miles
    Test number
    167977762310
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/r exhaust heat sheild loose

  2. Fail79,328 miles (+1,557)6 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,328 miles
    Test number
    522728535818
    • MajorFront Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/r exhaust heat sheild loose

  3. Pass77,771 miles (+1,411)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    77,771 miles
    Test number
    334529671439
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass76,360 miles (+2,025)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    76,360 miles
    Test number
    880161115270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass74,335 miles (+2,668)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    74,335 miles
    Test number
    874244542457
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass71,667 miles (+2,836)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    71,667 miles
    Test number
    677632199660
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass68,831 miles (+2,066)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    68,831 miles
    Test number
    172905197812
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light LENS CRACKED (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR MOST BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass66,765 miles (+3,823)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    66,765 miles
    Test number
    457784981326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass62,942 miles (+2,082)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    62,942 miles
    Test number
    975422546992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass60,860 miles (+3,873)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    60,860 miles
    Test number
    513585414237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,987 miles (+6,696)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    56,987 miles
    Test number
    144173941538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    50,291 miles
    Test number
    763191626582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail50,291 miles (+7,232)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,291 miles
    Test number
    650646717835
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  14. Pass43,059 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    43,059 miles
    Test number
    745659088095
    • AdvisoryRear bumper corners damaged

  15. Fail43,059 miles (+11,200)10 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,059 miles
    Test number
    857846019590
    • FailureDipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear bumper corners damaged

  16. Pass31,859 miles (+4,416)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    31,859 miles
    Test number
    787858344103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,443 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    27,443 miles
    Test number
    827635173080
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S27 ALE

Does S27 ALE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S27 ALE is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S27 ALE?
The MOT on S27 ALE is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S27 ALE done?
S27 ALE was recorded at 79,328 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 3,842 miles a year.
Has S27 ALE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S27 ALE has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S27 ALE 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 S27 ALE find?
S27 ALE passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: offside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; nearside front nail in tyre; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 7 more.

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