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OGL 746L

1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

9,236 mi
Last recorded9,236 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2009
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van53,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGL 746L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2009 9,236 miles

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 6,433 miles

light scratches & small stone chips in windscreen.

o/s drive shaft outer gaiter split.

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm.Legal limit 1.6mm.

Fail 1 Dec 2008 6,433 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

light scratches & small stone chips in windscreen.

o/s drive shaft outer gaiter split.

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm.Legal limit 1.6mm.

reverse lights not working.

Fail 10 Mar 2006 3,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

o/s washer jet slightly insecure.

slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

various engine oil leaks.

Pass 10 Mar 2006 3,847 miles

o/s washer jet slightly insecure.

slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

various engine oil leaks.

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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OGL 746L is a 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 53,996 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 OGL 746L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Delivery Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OGL 746L registered?

OGL 746L is a 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 25 January 1973.

Is OGL 746L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OGL 746L shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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