MOT Status
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128,409 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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
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))
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
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
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
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) ()
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
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
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.
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.
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
some wear/free play in o/s of steering rack
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
some wear/free play in o/s of steering rack
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
o/s door mirror glass cracked
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
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)
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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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