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ERF 109E

1967 Volkswagen 1500

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

56,384 mi
Last recorded56,384 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1967 Volkswagen 150041,672 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERF 109E
MakeVolkswagen
Model1500
Year1967
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 56,384 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 56,381 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 56,146 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 55,340 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 55,046 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 54,835 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 54,537 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 54,509 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 54,507 miles

Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure mounts loose (5.2.1a)

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp headlights come on when brake applied (1.7.5c)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both no patterns (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both inner and outter (2.2.C.1c)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 54,322 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 54,320 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 54,170 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 54,167 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 53,972 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 53,972 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 53,853 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 53,850 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 53,707 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 53,707 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 53,276 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 53,272 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 52,261 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 52,250 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front top ball joint gaitors split

Pass 18 Jul 2008 51,523 miles

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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ERF 109E is a 1967 Volkswagen 1500 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1967 Volkswagen 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 41,672 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ERF 109E, 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 59 years old, this Volkswagen 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ERF 109E is a 1967 Volkswagen 1500, first registered on 28 April 1967.

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