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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

X27 DMBMOT history

X27 DMB is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 10 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 129,818 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

X27 DMB red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
129,818 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,432 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X27 DMB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
10 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X27 DMB was last recorded at 129,818 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 912 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Mar 2007: 70,784 miles, lower than 70,797 miles on 6 Mar 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
128,906 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
912 miles
Average per year
3,432 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,818 miles
  • 2025 – 128,906 miles
  • 2024 – 126,705 miles
  • 2023 – 126,447 miles
  • 2022 – 124,716 miles
  • 2021 – 123,276 miles
  • 2019 – 121,557 miles
  • 2018 – 119,711 miles
  • 2017 – 115,235 miles
  • 2016 – 112,424 miles
  • 2015 – 110,462 miles
  • 2014 – 106,631 miles
  • 2013 – 101,638 miles
  • 2012 – 98,342 miles
  • 2011 – 95,132 miles
  • 2010 – 91,959 miles
  • 2009 – 84,951 miles
  • 2008 – 80,615 miles
  • 2007 – 70,784 miles
  • 2006 – 60,952 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,818 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch beside suspension arm mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rubber bushes slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,818 miles (+912)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    129,818 miles
    Test number
    738100601592
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch beside suspension arm mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rubber bushes slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass128,906 miles (+2,201)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2026
    Odometer
    128,906 miles
    Test number
    317758303179
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all original pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all becoming perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass126,705 miles (+258)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2025
    Odometer
    126,705 miles
    Test number
    222810314854
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower suspension arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower suspension arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass126,447 miles (+1,731)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    126,447 miles
    Test number
    583381043748
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass124,716 miles (+1,440)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    124,716 miles
    Test number
    392182326767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass123,276 miles (+1,719)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    123,276 miles
    Test number
    632271943742
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass121,557 miles (+1,846)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    121,557 miles
    Test number
    465899909290
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass119,711 miles (+4,476)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    119,711 miles
    Test number
    352771286463
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  9. Pass115,235 miles (+2,811)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    115,235 miles
    Test number
    107922150823
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass112,424 miles (+1,962)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    112,424 miles
    Test number
    707644717599
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules at crossmember (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules at crossmember (3.6.B.4e)

  11. Pass110,462 miles (+3,831)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    110,462 miles
    Test number
    698293515172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail106,631 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,631 miles
    Test number
    369038424168
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s front tyre slightly perished

  13. Pass106,631 miles (+4,993)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    106,631 miles
    Test number
    757088824148
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s front tyre slightly perished

  14. Pass101,638 miles (+3,296)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    101,638 miles
    Test number
    895029423149
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass98,342 miles (+3,210)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    98,342 miles
    Test number
    478620062063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust system becoming deteriorated
    • NoteSlight play at nearside front wheel, suspect wear at inner end of track rod

  16. Pass95,132 miles (+3,173)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    95,132 miles
    Test number
    939116761050
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass91,959 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    91,959 miles
    Test number
    223001680068
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. Fail91,959 miles (+7,008)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,959 miles
    Test number
    773984770059
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  19. Pass84,951 miles (+4,336)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    84,951 miles
    Test number
    111049379427
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear brake hose ferrules corroded

  20. Pass80,615 miles (+9,831)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    80,615 miles
    Test number
    112324478482
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  21. Pass70,784 miles (-13)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    70,784 miles
    Test number
    521664377034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail70,797 miles (+9,845)1 dangerous2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,797 miles
    Test number
    124715867092
    • DangerousNearside front,offside front,nearside rear and offside rear tyre sidewalls and treads splitting
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureBrake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  23. Pass60,952 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    60,952 miles
    Test number
    922750386035
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAll 4 tyre sidewalls splitting
    • NoteOffside front bottom balljoint boot/dust cover split

Questions about X27 DMB

Does X27 DMB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X27 DMB is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on X27 DMB?
The MOT on X27 DMB is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X27 DMB done?
X27 DMB was recorded at 129,818 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 3,432 miles a year.
Has X27 DMB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X27 DMB has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2014.
Has the mileage on X27 DMB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Mar 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X27 DMB find?
X27 DMB passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear inner integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch beside suspension arm mounting; suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rubber bushes slightly perished.

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