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DNC 180T

1979 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

55,303 mi
Last recorded55,303 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Transporter48,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNC 180T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 55,303 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 54,408 miles

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 54,408 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 52,908 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Feb 2024 52,908 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Mar 2023 51,569 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 51,568 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged twisted and worn through too the cords touching trailing arm (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 48,582 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 46,024 miles

Nearside Rear n/s handbrake effort slightly low

Pass 7 Feb 2020 44,428 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 43,608 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2014 42,818 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 42,818 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 40,998 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 40,997 miles

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 39,994 miles

chassis and outriggers rusty

Pass 14 Jun 2011 39,456 miles

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

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

nsf lower bulkheaed rusty nasf lower step rusty

Pass 10 Jun 2010 38,283 miles

smell of fuel under engine

Pass 10 Jun 2009 37,447 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 37,211 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 32,012 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 29,699 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 29,699 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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DNC 180T is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DNC 180T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DNC 180T registered?

DNC 180T is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 April 1979.

Is DNC 180T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DNC 180T shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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