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AKE 547K

1971 Volkswagen Trike

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

2,020 mi
Last recorded2,020 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Trike10,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKE 547K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTrike
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 2,020 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 1,796 miles

Front tyre perishing

Pass 13 Apr 2015 1,776 miles

front wheel bearings condition

Pass 22 Apr 2014 1,732 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 1,614 miles

front wheel bearing condition

slight headrace freeplay

Fail 16 Apr 2011 1,209 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

headlight operation

Pass 16 Apr 2011 1,209 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

headlight operation

Pass 8 Jul 2006 866 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 822 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Position lamp switch missing (1.1.A.1)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Trike?

Based on 2,868 MOT tests across 298 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
426
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
298
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 74
wheel bearing has excessive play 38
position lamp(s) not working 29
brake recording little or no effort 23
parking brake recording little or no effort 23
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AKE 547K is a 1971 Volkswagen Trike in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 10,478 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 Trike fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AKE 547K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Trike typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen Trike is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AKE 547K registered?

AKE 547K is a 1971 Volkswagen Trike, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is AKE 547K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AKE 547K shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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