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DUJ 196T

1979 Volkswagen Type 2

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,882 mi
Last recorded58,882 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Type 246,943 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUJ 196T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 58,882 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2025 58,882 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 58,882 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 58,882 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 58,882 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Apr 2019 58,882 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 58,882 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 58,882 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 58,882 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 58,882 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 58,882 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?

Based on 11,485 MOT tests across 931 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
1,092
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
931
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 935
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 631
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 538
Stop lamp not working 392
position lamp(s) not working 374
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DUJ 196T is a 1979 Volkswagen Type 2 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 46,943 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Type 2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DUJ 196T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 47 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DUJ 196T?

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What year was DUJ 196T registered?

DUJ 196T is a 1979 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is DUJ 196T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DUJ 196T shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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