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OVO 734W

1981 Volkswagen Derby

Red Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,400 mi
Last recorded49,400 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2007
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Derby55,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVO 734W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDerby
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2007 49,400 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 49,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 47,514 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2005 47,480 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Derby?

Based on 1,098 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
5,320
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 28
Registration plate lamp not working 25
coil spring broken 21
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OVO 734W is a 1981 Volkswagen Derby in Red with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Derby models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 55,908 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Derby fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OVO 734W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Derby typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 45 years old, this Volkswagen Derby is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OVO 734W registered?

OVO 734W is a 1981 Volkswagen Derby, first registered on 24 June 1981.

Is OVO 734W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OVO 734W shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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