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OVA 778R

1977 Volkswagen Multivan

Grey Petrol 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,214 mi
Last recorded5,214 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVA 778R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year1977
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 5,214 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 76,899 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 76,874 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 76,864 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 76,861 miles

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside and nearside front chassis out riggers and cross members (2.2.C.1h)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside sill,rear inner sill,sill to floor,offside and nearside chassis cross members and out riggers etc (2.4.A.3)

offside front axle bolt loose

Pass 18 Feb 2015 75,030 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

slight play in steering idier

Fail 17 Feb 2015 74,992 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

slight play in steering idier

Pass 27 Jan 2014 71,366 miles

slight play in steering idler,

Fail 23 Jan 2014 71,363 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

slight cracking to nearside front tyre side wall.

slight play in steering idler,

Pass 18 Feb 2013 68,495 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 65,097 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 59,970 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 59,912 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 55,844 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 55,811 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 51,700 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 46,606 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 43,579 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Multivan?

Based on 9,554 MOT tests across 618 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
4,129
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
618
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 220
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 214
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 213
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 209
Stop lamp not working 193
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OVA 778R is a 1977 Volkswagen Multivan in Grey with a 2,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Multivan fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OVA 778R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Multivan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 49 years old, this Volkswagen Multivan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OVA 778R registered?

OVA 778R is a 1977 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 19 April 1977.

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The MOT history for OVA 778R shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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