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OGS 902H

1970 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

27,710 mi
Last recorded27,710 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Transporter45,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGS 902H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2018 27,710 miles

Front Lower Steering column attachment defective bush marked (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

play in steering ..rack..

Pass 8 Sep 2017 27,614 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2016 27,238 miles

Nearside Front outrigger corroded but outside of prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front floor pan corroded but outside of prescribed areas

Offside Front outrigger corroded but outside of prescribed areas

Fail 10 Aug 2016 27,238 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Corrosion to nearside front outrigger but outside of any prescribed area

Corrosion to offside front floor but not seriously weakened and outside of any prescribed area

Corrosion to offside front outrigger but outside of any prescribed area

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Throttle sticking

Pass 2 May 2014 26,520 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 19,484 miles

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

unable to check steering box and ball joint under tray fitted

Fail 3 May 2011 19,462 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

unable to check steering box and ball joint under tray fitted

Fail 19 May 2010 13,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2010 13,268 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 92,947 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 92,947 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 5,297 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 5,297 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 3,827 miles

nearside front indicator cover cracked

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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OGS 902H is a 1970 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 45,029 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 Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OGS 902H, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OGS 902H registered?

OGS 902H is a 1970 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1970.

Is OGS 902H safe to buy?

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