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OCG 876L

1973 Volkswagen Unknown

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,150 mi
Last recorded44,150 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Unknown44,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCG 876L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 44,150 miles

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 16 Sep 2021 44,106 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 44,048 miles

Front steering ideler slight play

Fail 17 Jun 2019 44,048 miles

Front steering ideler slight play

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Unknown?

Based on 11,543 MOT tests across 2,777 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,793
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
2,777
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 74
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 72
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OCG 876L is a 1973 Volkswagen Unknown in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 44,150 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 Unknown fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OCG 876L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OCG 876L?

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What year was OCG 876L registered?

OCG 876L is a 1973 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 1 July 1973.

Is OCG 876L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OCG 876L shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OCG 876L have outstanding finance?

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