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ECK 135D

1966 Volkswagen 1500

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

25,612 mi
Last recorded25,612 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1966 Volkswagen 150045,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECK 135D
MakeVolkswagen
Model1500
Year1966
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 25,612 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 24,573 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 20,072 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 17,046 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 17,044 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper king pin slight play

Pass 1 Mar 2022 12,070 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 8,168 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 8,166 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 8,164 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 8,164 miles

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 7,664 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 7,664 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 7,092 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 6,328 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 4,163 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 4,161 miles

Braking system leaking brake light switch (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 1,102 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 1,100 miles

Offside Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 1,051 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 1 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1500?

Based on 5,923 MOT tests across 734 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
471
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
734
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 392
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 352
position lamp(s) not working 245
Headlamp aim too high 211
Stop lamp not working 206
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ECK 135D is a 1966 Volkswagen 1500 in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1966 Volkswagen 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 45,246 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen 1500 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 392 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ECK 135D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 60 years old, this Volkswagen 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ECK 135D registered?

ECK 135D is a 1966 Volkswagen 1500, first registered on 1 November 1966.

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