
Volkswagen California
White · Diesel · 2015 · 1,968 cc
S27 VEMMOT history
S27 VEM is a white diesel Volkswagen California first used on 5 Jun 2015. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jun 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 69,877 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 69,877 mi
- At MOT on 20 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 9 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 5,659 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S27 VEM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- California
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2015
- First used
- 5 Jun 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S27 VEM was last recorded at 69,877 miles on 20 May 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 69,867 miles · 19 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 10 miles
- Average per year
- 5,659 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 69,877 miles
- 2025 – 66,277 miles
- 2024 – 60,089 miles
- 2023 – 54,914 miles
- 2022 – 51,618 miles
- 2021 – 47,114 miles
- 2020 – 40,624 miles
- 2019 – 33,821 miles
- 2018 – 24,638 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded upper coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front under tray/panel on floor blow drivers seat position is broken/smashedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded upper coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
Full MOT history
11 tests since 22 May 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass69,877 miles (+10)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 69,877 miles
- Test number
- 505807088452
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded upper coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front under tray/panel on floor blow drivers seat position is broken/smashed
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded upper coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail69,867 miles (+3,590)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,867 miles
- Test number
- 423177980537
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded upper coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting on both tread shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front under tray/panel on floor blow drivers seat position is broken/smashed
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded upper coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass66,277 miles (+6,188)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 66,277 miles
- Test number
- 110610237889
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front under tray/panel on floor blow drivers seat position is broken/smashed
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both spring top coils rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass60,089 miles (+5,175)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 60,089 miles
- Test number
- 573676953414
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn and has free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner tread shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn and has free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner tread shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front under tray on floor blow drivers seat position is palping due to broken
Pass54,914 miles (+3,296)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 54,914 miles
- Test number
- 166847940241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,618 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 51,618 miles
- Test number
- 629930944882
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail51,618 miles (+4,504)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,618 miles
- Test number
- 185744014154
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass47,114 miles (+6,490)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 47,114 miles
- Test number
- 552875327992
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,624 miles (+6,803)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 40,624 miles
- Test number
- 289671036288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,821 miles (+9,183)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 33,821 miles
- Test number
- 227845806006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,638 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 24,638 miles
- Test number
- 520773352446
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S27 VEM
- Does S27 VEM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S27 VEM is valid until 14 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S27 VEM?
- The MOT on S27 VEM is valid until 14 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S27 VEM done?
- S27 VEM was recorded at 69,877 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 5,659 miles a year.
- Has S27 VEM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S27 VEM has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on S27 VEM 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 VEM find?
- S27 VEM passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn; nearside rear coil spring corroded upper coil; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn, and 2 more.
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