1979 Volkswagen TYPE2 2.0L Petrol · JLO 788V
1979 Volkswagen TYPE2 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1979. Recorded mileage 74,730 miles. MOT expired on 06 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TYPE2
- Year / Origin
- 1979
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,730 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JLO 788V Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2025
- 74,730 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JLO 788V MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1979 Volkswagen Type2 (JLO 788V) between July 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
JLO 788V Mileage History
- 21/07/202273,901 mi
- 02/08/202273,905 mi+4 mi
- 25/09/202374,713 mi+808 mi
- 28/09/202374,719 mi+6 mi
- 07/05/202574,730 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 297 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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