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OSP 209R

1977 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,435 mi
Last recorded150,435 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Delivery Van49,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSP 209R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 150,435 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 150,435 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 150,435 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 150,435 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 20 May 2015 150,435 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 150,435 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 150,435 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2013 150,104 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 150,091 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

loose wires fornt and rear

Fail 13 Mar 2012 150,091 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

loose wires fornt and rear

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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OSP 209R is a 1977 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 OSP 209R, 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.

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What year was OSP 209R registered?

OSP 209R is a 1977 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 1 January 1977.

Is OSP 209R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OSP 209R shows 10 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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