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DAP 182T

1979 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

4,929 mi
Last recorded4,929 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Transporter48,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAP 182T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 4,929 miles

General underside corrosion and covered in underseal

Fail 13 Oct 2025 4,928 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive all round and under sill all over van (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 3,983 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Underside heavily undersealed

Fail 17 Oct 2024 3,980 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Underside heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Oct 2023 2,812 miles

Underside covered in undersill

Fail 12 Oct 2023 2,812 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside covered in undersill

Pass 20 Jun 2018 807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 774 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (marked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (marked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 27 miles

Front panel corroded nearside

Pass 21 May 2016 98,919 miles

Front crossmember corroded.

Fail 20 May 2016 98,916 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front crossmember corroded.

Fail 28 May 2015 98,328 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

wipers poor

Pass 28 May 2015 98,328 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

wipers poor

Fail 17 Jun 2014 97,796 miles

Centre Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside headlamp aim on lowest

tow bar socket cover cable tied

Pass 17 Jun 2014 97,796 miles

Centre Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside headlamp aim on lowest

tow bar socket cover cable tied

Pass 20 Jun 2012 97,346 miles

REAR TYRES PERISHING

VERY EXTENSIVE RUST TO BODYWORK(FRONT REAR DOORS ETC)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 97,346 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

REAR TYRES PERISHING

VERY EXTENSIVE RUST TO BODYWORK(FRONT REAR DOORS ETC)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 96,879 miles

extensive rust in external body work front,rear, sides and doors etc etc

Fail 14 Jun 2011 96,879 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

extensive rust in external body work front,rear, sides and doors etc etc

Pass 16 Jun 2010 95,894 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

exstensive corrosion in body,o/s front sill and jacking point,both front steps,front panal n/s,front wheel arches,doors etc etc

Fail 10 Jun 2010 95,894 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

exstensive corrosion in body,o/s front sill and jacking point,both front steps,front panal n/s,front wheel arches,doors etc etc

Pass 11 Jun 2009 75,339 miles

extensive rust around front of car,o/s front floor.doors.door steps,front vallance etc..

Fail 2 Jun 2009 75,339 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

extensive rust around front of car,o/s front floor.doors.door steps,front vallance etc..

Pass 4 Jun 2008 95,111 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 May 2008 95,111 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 May 2007 94,726 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 94,266 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 94,266 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

electrical cables fouling on nearside drive shaft.cables passing through underbody panels with no grommets.(these items are considered a possible fire risk). †

hole in nearside floor not within 30cm of load bearing points.

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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DAP 182T is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 48,536 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 DAP 182T, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DAP 182T is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 June 1979.

Is DAP 182T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAP 182T shows 28 tests with a 53.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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