CarVerify

Free Car Check

W522 VLG

2000 Isuzu Trooper

Maroon Diesel 2999cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

154,032 mi
Last recorded154,032 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Isuzu Trooper102,609 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Isuzu
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW522 VLG
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2000
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 154,032 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis rails corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2025 146,760 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 131,980 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 131,773 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 115,264 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 99,986 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 98,313 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 89,915 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 86,479 miles

chassis has surface rust/slight corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2018 85,052 miles

underbody, suspension and chassis corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2018 85,051 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

underbody, suspension and chassis corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2017 83,100 miles

underbody, chassis and suspension components corroding

Pass 5 Jul 2016 82,058 miles

underbody, chassis and suspension components corroding

Pass 7 Jul 2015 80,868 miles

underbody/chassis corroding

Pass 7 Jul 2014 79,548 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 78,186 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

unable to test rear seats as inaccessable

Pass 21 Jun 2012 76,537 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 74,068 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 71,101 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 68,128 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 65,703 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 63,062 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 60,346 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper?

Based on 362,452 MOT tests across 33,962 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
5,567
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
33,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,164
position lamp(s) not working 10,697
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 10,634
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,961
constant velocity joint gaiter split 9,918
Full Isuzu Trooper reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W522 VLG is a 2000 Isuzu Trooper in Maroon with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 2000 Isuzu Trooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 102,609 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Isuzu Trooper fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 28,164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W522 VLG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Trooper typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 26 years old, this Isuzu Trooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W522 VLG?

You can check the full history of W522 VLG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W522 VLG registered?

W522 VLG is a 2000 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 13 July 2000.

Is W522 VLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W522 VLG shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W522 VLG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W522 VLG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.