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OPC 494R

1976 Volkswagen Type 2

Beige Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,962 mi
Last recorded17,962 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Type 250,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPC 494R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1976
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 17,962 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside door mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Offside Front tyre slightly stress cracked in tread

Pass 8 Aug 2019 17,920 miles

Nearside door mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre stress cracked in tread

slight engine oil leak/leaks

slight fluid leak from steering box

Fail 8 Aug 2019 17,920 miles

Nearside door mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre stress cracked in tread

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

slight engine oil leak/leaks

slight fluid leak from steering box

Pass 10 Jul 2018 17,637 miles

Nearside door mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded but not holed or weakend

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

engine oil leak/leaks

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres slightly stress cracked in tread

Pass 13 Jul 2017 17,475 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Inner sill slightly corroded

both front wipers smearing slightly

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres stress cracked in tread

slight engine oil leak/s

Fail 13 Jul 2017 17,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner sill slightly corroded

both front wipers smearing slightly

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres stress cracked in tread

slight engine oil leak/s

Pass 18 Jul 2016 17,118 miles

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

slight free play found at steering wheel

Fail 15 Jul 2015 16,330 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre stress cracking

slight engine oil leak

slight fluid leak to steering damper

Pass 15 Jul 2015 16,330 miles

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

o/s/r tyre stress cracking

slight engine oil leak

slight fluid leak to steering damper

Pass 17 Jul 2014 15,513 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 15,513 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 153,225 miles

nearside rear brake grabbing slightly

rear brake imbalance

surface corrosion to offside rear and nearside rear inner sills

Pass 12 Jul 2012 14,999 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2012 14,999 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2010 14,699 miles

corrosion in nearside front floor but not in a perscribed failure area

corrosion starting in offside rear inner bodysill

excessive corrosion in nearside front jacking point but not in perscribed failure area

nearside door mirror loose on its mounting

Pass 15 Oct 2009 14,461 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 14,446 miles

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

corrosion hole in nearside front jacking point mounting

corrosion hole in nearsidse front floor but not in any perscribed failure area

corrosion starting in offside rear inner bodysill

washer jets weak

Pass 20 May 2008 14,312 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

heavy surface corrosion to offside rear inner sill

Fail 17 May 2008 14,286 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

heavy surface corrosion to offside rear inner sill

Pass 28 Mar 2007 14,055 miles

Battery insecure

Corrosion in nearside floor, behind front wheel arch, but not in "specified" arear

Corrosion starting in offside rear inner body sill and offside rear sill end.

Spare wheel, inside vehicle, is insecure

Pass 27 Mar 2006

Corrosion in N/S front floor and outrigger (behind front wheel arch)

Corrosion in extreme O/S front floor in front of wheelarch

Corrosion starting in N/S rear chassis rail in engine bay.

Corrosion starting in O/S rear inner body sill.

battery insecure

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?

Based on 11,485 MOT tests across 931 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
1,092
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
931
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 935
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 631
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 538
Stop lamp not working 392
position lamp(s) not working 374
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OPC 494R is a 1976 Volkswagen Type 2 in Beige with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 50,967 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Type 2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OPC 494R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 50 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OPC 494R registered?

OPC 494R is a 1976 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 31 August 1976.

Is OPC 494R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPC 494R shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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