1979 Volkswagen Type 2 3.2L Petrol · MEM 11E
1979 Volkswagen Type 2 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1979. Recorded mileage 22,688 miles. MOT valid until 04 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TYPE 2
- Year / Origin
- 1979 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 22,688 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
MEM 11E Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2026
- 22,688 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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MEM 11E Mileage History
- 25/08/202240,375 mi
- 26/08/202240,377 mi+2 mi
- 06/08/202622,688 mi-17,689 mi
Average of roughly -4,480 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
MEM 11E MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1979 Volkswagen Type 2 (MEM 11E) between August 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
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