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OVA 758R

1977 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,189 mi
Last recorded84,189 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2024
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Transporter47,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVA 758R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2024 84,189 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 84,128 miles

slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body, brake and chassis items

Fail 25 Mar 2023 84,128 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body, brake and chassis items

Pass 19 Jul 2007 78,875 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2007 78,875 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2006 76,086 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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OVA 758R is a 1977 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 47,763 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 OVA 758R, 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 49 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 OVA 758R registered?

OVA 758R is a 1977 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 March 1977.

Is OVA 758R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OVA 758R shows 6 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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