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S981 CWV

1999 Volkswagen Camper Van

Cream Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

106,351 mi
Last recorded106,351 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Camper Van80,082 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS981 CWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1999
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 106,351 miles

Cylinder 1 fuel leak off pipe damp

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel housing corroding

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jul 2024 105,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Aug 2023 104,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sills, arches & inner rear wheel housings corroding.

Pass 9 Aug 2022 102,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner wheel housing corroding

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sills & wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 9 Aug 2021 101,439 miles

Minor stone chips to windscreen

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) ()

Pass 11 Aug 2020 100,625 miles

Minor chips to windscreen

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))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 100,625 miles

Minor chips to windscreen

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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 99,683 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Jul 2019 99,677 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jul 2018 97,984 miles

Exhaust system deteriorating

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Aug 2017 95,741 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 4 Aug 2016 92,886 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Aug 2015 89,418 miles

Child seat fitted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 21 Jul 2014 80,721 miles

Both rear tyres starting to mis-shape

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S Of Windscreen cracked below swept area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 75,010 miles

Windscreen cracked N/S below swept area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 71,517 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 66,759 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 66,756 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 62,703 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 57,155 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 51,570 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 45,021 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 42,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 37,541 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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S981 CWV is a 1999 Volkswagen Camper Van in Cream with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 80,082 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 S981 CWV, 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 27 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S981 CWV registered?

S981 CWV is a 1999 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is S981 CWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S981 CWV shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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