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OFP 285M

1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,868 mi
Last recorded96,868 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van51,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFP 285M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 96,868 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s and o/s front riggers corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2017 96,867 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s and o/s front riggers corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2016 94,255 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wall perished n/s/f and o/s/r

o/s/f jacking point corroded

some under body areas heavily under sealed cannot inspect properly

Fail 20 Jun 2016 94,231 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f jacking point corroded

some under body areas heavily under sealed cannot inspect properly

tyre walls perished o/s/r n/s/r n/s/f

Pass 20 Jul 2015 93,320 miles

all brake hose ferules corroding

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 20 Jul 2015 93,320 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all brarake hose ferules corroding

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 27 Sep 2013 92,537 miles

nearside front cross member corroding

Pass 5 Sep 2012 90,584 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 90,578 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)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 85,426 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 85,426 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Upper Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 75,974 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 72,017 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 72,017 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 67,637 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Delivery Van?

Based on 21,038 MOT tests across 1,834 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
994
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
1,834
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,223
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,126
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,121
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,016
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 889
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OFP 285M is a 1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 51,946 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 Delivery Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 2,223 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OFP 285M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Delivery Van typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 52 years old, this Volkswagen Delivery Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OFP 285M registered?

OFP 285M is a 1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 11 July 1974.

Is OFP 285M safe to buy?

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