1979 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER1.6L Petrol

The Volkswagen Transporter presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 14 October 2025 at 4,929 miles, with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable across the three years of available data, showing clean passes in 2023 and 2024 alongside the 2025 result, though two administrative fails on 13 October 2025 and 17 October 2024 list no defects and were immediately cleared by retests the next day, indicating paperwork or presentation issues rather than mechanical faults. Recorded mileage sits at 4,929 against a 1979 build, an average of roughly 105 miles per year. The vehicle added 1,168 miles between the October 2023 test at 2,812 miles and the October 2024 test at 3,983 miles, then 946 miles to the October 2025 reading of 4,929. Such low annual use over 47 years points to prolonged storage periods, with no gaps in annual testing and no sudden accumulation that would suggest commercial duty. A buyer should still inspect the underside for structural corrosion and chassis rail integrity, as long-standing vehicles of this age commonly suffer hidden rust despite passing emissions and brake checks. The suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers warrant hands-on examination for perishing from inactivity, and the exhaust should be checked for internal degradation not visible during a clean MOT. Given the zero-advisory history, previous keepers appear to have maintained basic statutory testing discipline, but the two defect-free fails suggest the van was presented without required documentation or minor prep on those days. Physical inspection of tyre sidewalls and brake disc condition remains sensible before purchase.