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OFX 414P

1976 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,762 mi
Last recorded78,762 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Transporter47,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFX 414P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 78,762 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 78,762 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion bottom of sliding door (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2016 78,586 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play idler (2.2.B.1g)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting under rear wheel arch (6.6.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear inner and outer c/v gaiters deteriated

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside wiring loom case corroded

n/s loading door corroded

oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2015 72,568 miles

Slight surface corrosion on the underside of the vehicle under the underseal

Very slight oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2013 68,104 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 52,695 miles

Both inner steps corroded and holed

Nearside rear outer c.v gaitor split

Fail 27 Sep 2012 52,693 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Both inner steps corroded and holed

Nearside rear outer c.v gaitor split

Pass 7 Oct 2011 50,021 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 47,524 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 37,421 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 37,311 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 24,512 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 14,646 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

extensive repairs to chassis and body

nearside door unable to open

nearside parkbrake poor

Pass 26 Jun 2006 7,437 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

slight play steering idler

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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OFX 414P is a 1976 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OFX 414P, 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 OFX 414P registered?

OFX 414P is a 1976 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1976.

Is OFX 414P safe to buy?

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