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B8 OVO

1990 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

227,571 mi
Last recorded227,571 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Transporter120,762 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 OVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 227,571 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 227,571 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 222,275 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 227,699 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 226,078 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 26,405 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 26,405 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 244,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

handbrake lever coming to end of reserve travel

windscreen wipers may need changing soon

Pass 2 Jul 2007 244,681 miles

handbrake lever coming to end of reserve travel

windscreen wipers may need changing soon

Pass 31 May 2006 91,920 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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B8 OVO is a 1990 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 120,762 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B8 OVO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 36 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B8 OVO registered?

B8 OVO is a 1990 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 April 1990.

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