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ORC 794P

1976 Volkswagen Transporter

Cream Petrol 1987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

13,450 mi
Last recorded13,450 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Transporter47,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORC 794P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1976
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 13,450 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 11,742 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 11,740 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 9,976 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 7,305 miles

some play centre steering idler arm pin/ bush

Pass 27 Jun 2022 4,043 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

slight play centre steering idler arm pin/bush

Pass 15 Jun 2021 1,359 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 1,356 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

some play centre steering idler arm pin @ bush

Pass 24 Jun 2020 99,580 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 99,580 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) play in centre steering idler arm bush (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 97,696 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

some play centre steering idler arm bush

Pass 18 May 2018 92,465 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 92,463 miles

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 10 May 2017 88,624 miles

very slight play offside front wheel bearings

Pass 13 Apr 2016 84,330 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both wheel bearings (2.6.2)

offside drive shaft outer gaiter deteriorated

slight oil leak

Pass 8 May 2015 83,763 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 May 2014 83,464 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2014 83,464 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 82,129 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

center 'x' member damaged

steering pivot has slight play

Pass 10 May 2012 81,258 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside rear tyre has cut on tread area

steering idler has slight play greasing front suspension should remove this

Fail 3 May 2012 81,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside rear tyre has cut on tread area

steering idler has slight play greasing front suspension should remove this

Pass 21 Apr 2006 77,803 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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ORC 794P is a 1976 Volkswagen Transporter in Cream with a 1,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ORC 794P, 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

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What year was ORC 794P registered?

ORC 794P is a 1976 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1976.

Is ORC 794P safe to buy?

The MOT history for ORC 794P shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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