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OJP 137W

1981 Volkswagen Derby

Blue Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,727 mi
Last recorded27,727 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2006
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Derby55,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJP 137W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDerby
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2006 27,727 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 27,703 miles

Centre Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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OJP 137W is a 1981 Volkswagen Derby in Blue with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OJP 137W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OJP 137W registered?

OJP 137W is a 1981 Volkswagen Derby, first registered on 15 April 1981.

Is OJP 137W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OJP 137W shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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