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OPW 740P

1976 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

40,296 mi
Last recorded40,296 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Transporter47,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPW 740P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 40,296 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 39,718 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 39,310 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 38,850 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 38,484 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 36,817 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 35,961 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 35,008 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 33,876 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 33,876 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 30,741 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 27,697 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 27,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2007 56,309 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 51,423 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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OPW 740P is a 1976 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 47,234 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 OPW 740P, 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 50 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OPW 740P?

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What year was OPW 740P registered?

OPW 740P is a 1976 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 February 1976.

Is OPW 740P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPW 740P shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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