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OEB 82M

1974 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,183 mi
Last recorded113,183 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Transporter57,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEB 82M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 113,183 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 113,159 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 113,021 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 112,879 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 112,682 miles

Corrosion around offside front jacking point.Not in prescribed area.

Pass 1 Dec 2020 112,649 miles

Corrosion around offside front jacking point.

Pass 29 Nov 2019 112,571 miles

Corrosion near offside front jacking point,not in prescribed area.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 112,456 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 111,599 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 110,832 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 109,298 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 109,073 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 108,562 miles

o/s/r brake backplate corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2014 108,562 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r brake backplate corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2013 107,905 miles

underbody corrosion but not in a prescribed area

Fail 12 Mar 2012 107,277 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front crossmember corroded but not in a prescribed area

Pass 12 Mar 2012 107,277 miles

front crossmember corroded but not in a prescribed area

Pass 11 Mar 2011 106,901 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 106,546 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 106,546 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2009 105,680 miles

front crossmember corroded but not in a prescribed area

Fail 25 Mar 2009 105,680 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front crossmember corroded but not in a prescribed area

Pass 19 Mar 2008 104,625 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 104,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 103,889 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 103,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 21 Mar 2007

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 103,126 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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OEB 82M is a 1974 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 57,072 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 OEB 82M, 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 52 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OEB 82M is a 1974 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 March 1974.

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