CarVerify

Free Car Check

DAF 982K

1972 Volkswagen Transporter

Cream Petrol 1584cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,538 mi
Last recorded18,538 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Transporter48,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAF 982K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1972
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 18,538 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 18,538 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 18,162 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2018 18,161 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wing (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted chassy (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 18,070 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 18,069 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 16,296 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 16,294 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 15,905 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 15,805 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 14,528 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 14,524 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Lights correctede under P.R.S

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 14,071 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 14,048 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 18 May 2010 13,110 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 13,109 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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
Full Volkswagen Transporter reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DAF 982K is a 1972 Volkswagen Transporter in Cream with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 48,814 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 Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DAF 982K, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DAF 982K?

You can check the full history of DAF 982K by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DAF 982K registered?

DAF 982K is a 1972 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 April 1972.

Is DAF 982K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAF 982K shows 16 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DAF 982K have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DAF 982K. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.