1967 Volkswagen 1500 1.5L Petrol · ABW 142E
1967 Volkswagen 1500 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1967. Recorded mileage 9,081 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN 1500
- Year / Origin
- 1967 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/08/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 9,081 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1967
- Engine
- 1493cc
ABW 142E Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2023
- 9,081 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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ABW 142E Mileage History
- 21/06/2013859,549 mi
- 12/06/201489,374 mi-770,175 mi
- 15/06/201596,847 mi+7,473 mi
- 16/06/201596,848 mi+1 mi
- 16/02/2018972 mi-95,876 mi
- 23/11/20208,117 mi+7,145 mi
- 10/08/20239,081 mi+964 mi
- 21/08/20239,081 mi
Average of roughly -83,663 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
ABW 142E MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1967 Volkswagen 1500 (ABW 142E) between June 2013 and August 2023.
The record contains 6 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)”.
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