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OVT 112P

1976 Volkswagen Type 2

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

24,704 mi
Last recorded24,704 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Type 250,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVT 112P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 24,704 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 24,513 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 24,277 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 24,277 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 24,226 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 24,226 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 22,948 miles

all underneath slightly corroded

Fail 22 May 2014 22,940 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

all underneath slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2013 22,520 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 21,919 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Sep 2010 21,441 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 21,395 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Brake servo vacuum pipe kinked (3.6.C.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 20,523 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Jun 2006 18,383 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?

Based on 11,485 MOT tests across 931 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
1,092
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
931
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 935
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 631
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 538
Stop lamp not working 392
position lamp(s) not working 374
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OVT 112P is a 1976 Volkswagen Type 2 in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 50,967 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Type 2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OVT 112P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 50 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OVT 112P registered?

OVT 112P is a 1976 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 26 May 1976.

Is OVT 112P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OVT 112P shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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