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OVP 590R

1977 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,700 mi
Last recorded79,700 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Transporter47,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVP 590R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 79,700 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 79,368 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 79,368 miles

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)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 79,110 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 78,111 miles

offside rear door sill corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2011 76,711 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f floor pan corroded and weak

slight blow on exhaust system joints

underside of van surface corrosion

Fail 21 Nov 2011 76,711 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 76,043 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 75,510 miles

engine oil leak

front chassis rails rusty

nearside rear drive shaft boot split

Fail 16 Nov 2009 75,510 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 74,938 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 74,938 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 74,457 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 73,338 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 73,338 miles

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.

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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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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OVP 590R is a 1977 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 January 1977.

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