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W521 VLG

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

69,411 mi
Last recorded69,411 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW521 VLG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 69,411 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 64,469 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 63,561 miles

All 4 tyres perished

Corrosion / powder residue around top of battery

Exhaust system corroded front to rear / rear outer skin corroded

Rear seats & seatbelts have been removed from vehicle

Fail 1 Nov 2023 63,561 miles

All 4 tyres perished

Corrosion / powder residue around top of battery

Exhaust system corroded front to rear / rear outer skin corroded

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

Rear seats & seatbelts have been removed from vehicle

Pass 15 Nov 2022 62,440 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2021 60,702 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

reverse light not working

Pass 3 Nov 2020 57,925 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 57,001 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 54,928 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 53,190 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 51,063 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 29 Oct 2015 50,133 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 50,133 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 49,748 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 48,848 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 46,880 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 45,701 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 44,053 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 42,747 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 41,123 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 38,251 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 33,241 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?

Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
3,858
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
43,507
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,210
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,055
position lamp(s) not working 6,970
Axle swivel joint has excessive play 5,518
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W521 VLG is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 66,340 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Jimny fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 18,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W521 VLG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Jimny typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W521 VLG registered?

W521 VLG is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 17 July 2000.

Is W521 VLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W521 VLG shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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