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OBA 746P

1976 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

4,261 mi
Last recorded4,261 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Transporter47,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBA 746P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2025 4,261 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 15,057 miles

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all rear (2.4.G.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

engine oil leak

slight surface corrosion to underside

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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OBA 746P is a 1976 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 47,234 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 OBA 746P, 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 50 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OBA 746P registered?

OBA 746P is a 1976 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1976.

Is OBA 746P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBA 746P shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OBA 746P have outstanding finance?

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