Just looked up the conditions that have to be met to be classed as a DPV:
Just to clarify, is your van we are talking about a Kombi, with rear seats or is it a panel van?
If it is a panel van with no rear seats then the discussion ends there as to be a Dual Purpose vehicle it has to have fixed rear seats, there are also stipulations about how big the sizes are but off the top of my head I cant remember.
Edit on finding the information below as long as it is 4 wheel drive it seems it doesn't need rear seats but must be below the magic 2040kg.
It's arriving as a panel van and then being converted into a Kombi.Just to clarify, is your van we are talking about a Kombi, with rear seats or is it a panel van?
If it is a panel van with no rear seats then the discussion ends there as to be a Dual Purpose vehicle it has to have fixed rear seats, there are also stipulations about how big the sizes are but off the top of my head I cant remember.
Edit on finding the information below as long as it is 4 wheel drive it seems it doesn't need rear seats but must be below the magic 2040kg.
My understanding is that all 4 wheel drive vehicles are classed as dual purpose so long as the unladen weight is less than 2040kg.
I can see that this is possible for some 4motion owners, so long as they are short wheelbase and haven't opted for any of the heavier options on the options list. (Rear heater, towbar, etc.)
The ordered vehicle will primarily be used at work which will include some towing, hence the 4 Motion spec.
It was never initially intended to be purchased as a passenger carrier, but after getting hold of some brand new rear seats at the right price I will get rear seats fitted. In hindsight I should have ordered a Kombi at the outset.