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BBU 652J

1971 Volkswagen Trike

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,015 mi
Last recorded21,015 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Trike10,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBU 652J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTrike
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 21,015 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Steering head bearings slightly tight

Pass 8 Apr 2023 20,816 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Fail 8 Apr 2023 20,816 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 20,605 miles

Offside rear axle seal leaking

Pass 4 Aug 2018 20,471 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 41,253 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 40,986 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (9.2.8c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (9.2.8c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 40,986 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (9.2.8c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (9.2.8c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 39,661 miles

slight noise on rear wheel bearings

Fail 20 Feb 2009 39,612 miles

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

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

slight noise on rear wheel bearings

Pass 24 Aug 2007 38,685 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 38,643 miles

Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.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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BBU 652J is a 1971 Volkswagen Trike in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BBU 652J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BBU 652J registered?

BBU 652J is a 1971 Volkswagen Trike, first registered on 1 April 1971.

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