MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,015 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
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))
Offside rear axle seal leaking
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)
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)
slight noise on rear wheel bearings
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
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.
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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.
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What year was BBU 652J registered?
BBU 652J is a 1971 Volkswagen Trike, first registered on 1 April 1971.
Is BBU 652J safe to buy?
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