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OMC 262R

1976 Volkswagen Microbus

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,794 mi
Last recorded122,794 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2013
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Microbus63,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOMC 262R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2013 122,794 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 118,503 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 117,343 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 117,337 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 117,025 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 117,025 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Fail 12 Aug 2009 116,996 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake servo damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

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

Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

extensive corrossion/repair to chassis/body

near side front step badly corroded - suggest attention

off side front step badly corroded/taped up - suggest attention

outer front panel corroded - suggest attention

rear panel corroded - suggest attention

surface corrossion near side rear chassis (inside engine bay)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 116,981 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

underside body and structure has corrosion and poor/weak repairs on and or near prescribed areas

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Microbus?

Based on 5,772 MOT tests across 587 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
910
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
587
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 429
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 283
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 243
Stop lamp not working 215
parking brake recording little or no effort 181
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OMC 262R is a 1976 Volkswagen Microbus in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Microbus models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 63,068 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 Microbus fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 429 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OMC 262R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Microbus typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 50 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OMC 262R registered?

OMC 262R is a 1976 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 12 October 1976.

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