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OMC 299R

1977 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

6,989 mi
Last recorded6,989 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Delivery Van49,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOMC 299R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 6,989 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 6,989 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 5,286 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 3,116 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 316 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 97,733 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 97,691 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 95,079 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 93,541 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 92,794 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 92,320 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 90,031 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 87,253 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 87,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 84,087 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Slight brake bind nearside front.

Pass 7 Jul 2008 82,447 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 81,466 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 81,457 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 79,175 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 77,928 miles

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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OMC 299R is a 1977 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 49,230 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 OMC 299R, 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 49 years old, this Volkswagen Delivery Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OMC 299R?

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What year was OMC 299R registered?

OMC 299R is a 1977 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 20 January 1977.

Is OMC 299R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OMC 299R shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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