MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,700 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background as vehicle not registered before 1/1/1977 (6.3.2a)
registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background as vehicle not registered before 1/1/1977 (6.3.2b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion including area around front windscreen (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion including nearside front inner step and offside outer sill (6.1.A.1)
offside rear door sill corroded
Oil leak
o/s/f floor pan corroded and weak
slight blow on exhaust system joints
underside of van surface corrosion
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
o/s/f floor pan corroded and weak
slight blow on exhaust system joints
underside of van surface corrosion
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
damage and corrosion on rear brake backing plates
extensive welded repairs inside and outside some are heavily coated and difficult to inspect
headlamp aims on upper limits
heavey corrosion around seatbelt mountings
heavey corrosion on front suspension crossbeam
leaks in exhaust
movement in steering joints
nearside rear cv gaiter split
slight freeplay in front hubs and ball joints
slight freeplay in rear hub assemblies
slight perishing on brake hoses
slight rubbing noise on rear hubs when spun by hand
engine oil leak
front chassis rails rusty
nearside rear drive shaft boot split
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
engine oil leak
front chassis rails rusty
nearside rear drive shaft boot split
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OVP 590R is a 1977 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 OVP 590R, 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.
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What year was OVP 590R registered?
OVP 590R is a 1977 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 January 1977.
Is OVP 590R safe to buy?
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