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OGP 17L

1975 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

11,316 mi
Last recorded11,316 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Transporter52,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGP 17L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 11,316 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake O/S/R requires adjustment .

Pass 20 Apr 2018 10,252 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 9,222 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 8,364 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded but not structural

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 May 2015 72,839 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside rear brake binding slightly.

slight oil leak

slight play in both front wheel bearings.

slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Pass 29 Apr 2014 6,248 miles

Oil leak

offside reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 15 May 2013 5,696 miles

nearside rear chassis corroded around engine mounting

nearside rear sidestep mounting slightly corroded

Fail 10 May 2013 5,696 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear chassis corroded around engine mounting

nearside rear sidestep mounting slightly corroded

Pass 8 May 2012 5,671 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 5,671 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 5,330 miles

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

some corrosion to front cross member various places

Pass 28 Apr 2011 5,330 miles

some corrosion to front cross member various places

Pass 27 Apr 2010 3,579 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 3,577 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 2,148 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 1,588 miles

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

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

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

Some corrosion of neaqrside rear main chassis

Pass 24 Apr 2007 834 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2006 99,468 miles

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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OGP 17L is a 1975 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1975 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 52,213 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 OGP 17L, 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 51 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 OGP 17L registered?

OGP 17L is a 1975 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 August 1975.

Is OGP 17L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OGP 17L shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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