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S521 JLM

1997 Volkswagen Camper Van

Blue Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,409 mi
Last recorded128,409 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Camper Van117,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS521 JLM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 128,409 miles

Front f/fog lamp tell tail n/w

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp n/w

Offside Front slight play osf inner rack arm

reverse lights n/w

Fail 17 Jul 2025 128,408 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s + o/s still slightly low (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front f/fog lamp tell tail n/w

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp n/w

Offside Front slight play osf inner rack arm

reverse lights n/w

Pass 19 Jul 2024 127,142 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust hanger worn away on kat

Pass 17 Aug 2023 126,702 miles

Central Front Body component slightly loose Shock compressor cable tied. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracked hoses, slight (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear rear non functional seats no belts

Fail 31 Jul 2023 126,700 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear rear seat has no belts

Front fog lamp tell tale n/w

Offside Front fog lamp n/w

Offside Front slight play osf inner rack arm

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S & O/S lower sills have slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 125,677 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake servo corroded

corrosion to nearside and offside lower sill's

corrosion to offside rear

exhaust has a broken support bracket

front brake disc backing plates deteriorated

front shock absorbers corroded and lower bushes deteriorated

offside front fog lamp corroded

steering rack bushes perished

Fail 28 Jul 2022 125,676 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake servo corroded

corrosion to nearside and offside lower sill's

corrosion to offside rear

exhaust has a broken support bracket

front brake disc backing plates deteriorated

front shock absorbers corroded and lower bushes deteriorated

offside front fog lamp corroded

steering rack bushes perished

Pass 15 Jul 2021 124,497 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 123,146 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Jun 2020 123,140 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jun 2019 122,743 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join between centre pipe and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Front section of exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rigid brake pipes from rear load sensing valve starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle underside has some surface corrosion

undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Jun 2019 122,741 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join between centre pipe and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Front section of exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rigid brake pipes from rear load sensing valve starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle underside has some surface corrosion

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2018 121,558 miles

Areas of surface corrosion on floor, chassis & exhuast

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Reduced effort from both rear service brakes

signs of corrosion on offside front brake hose ferrule & brake pipe.

surface corrosion on 2 rear brake pipes.

Fail 22 May 2018 121,557 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Areas of surface corrosion on floor, chassis & exhuast

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Reduced effort from both rear service brakes

signs of corrosion on offside front brake hose ferrule & brake pipe.

surface corrosion on 2 rear brake pipes.

Pass 25 Jun 2014 121,249 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust system corroded in places

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Mar 2012 117,970 miles

some wear/free play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 30 Mar 2012 117,970 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

some wear/free play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 7 Apr 2011 113,620 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 104,599 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 96,417 miles

o/s door mirror glass cracked

Fail 8 Sep 2008 96,417 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 6 Sep 2007 85,680 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 85,680 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 74,949 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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S521 JLM is a 1997 Volkswagen Camper Van in Blue with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.4% with a typical mileage of 117,970 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Camper Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S521 JLM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 29 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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S521 JLM is a 1997 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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