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OFV 714T

1979 Volkswagen Campervan

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

48,656 mi
Last recorded48,656 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Campervan47,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFV 714T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 48,656 miles

Nearside Front outer skin is corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2018 48,654 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front outer skin is corroded

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 47,005 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 43,206 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 40,511 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 39,105 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 39,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 35,044 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2013 35,040 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn (2.4.G.4d)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2012 32,389 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 32,387 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 29,315 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear outer cv joints slightly worn

Fail 20 Jul 2011 29,315 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear outer cv joints slightly worn

Pass 13 Jul 2010 27,126 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 23,532 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 19,637 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 14,749 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 14,749 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Jul 2007 14,162 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 10,210 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Campervan?

Based on 12,604 MOT tests across 870 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,115
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
870
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 811
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 659
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 519
Stop lamp not working 381
position lamp(s) not working 380
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OFV 714T is a 1979 Volkswagen Campervan in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 47,196 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 Campervan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 811 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OFV 714T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Campervan typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 47 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OFV 714T registered?

OFV 714T is a 1979 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 15 February 1979.

Is OFV 714T safe to buy?

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