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J97 BRA

1991 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

120,710 mi
Last recorded120,710 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Camper111,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ97 BRA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 120,710 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 119,567 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 109,819 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 109,819 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 103,791 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 97,549 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 97,549 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 93,489 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on gasket flange (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 90,012 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 90,012 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 86,137 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 83,819 miles

Rear small part of tail pipe of exhaust missing

Fail 23 Sep 2017 83,819 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear small part of tail pipe of exhaust missing

Pass 9 May 2016 77,330 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 70,897 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 66,928 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 66,228 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 66,228 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 66,183 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 66,071 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 64,163 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 60,959 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2007 57,547 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 57,547 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 53,614 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper?

Based on 115,919 MOT tests across 7,619 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
1,159
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
7,619
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,879
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,226
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,804
Stop lamp not working 3,507
position lamp(s) not working 3,386
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J97 BRA is a 1991 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 111,638 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Camper fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 7,879 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J97 BRA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 35 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J97 BRA registered?

J97 BRA is a 1991 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 7 August 1991.

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