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GSR 879N

1975 Volkswagen Trike

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,061 mi
Last recorded48,061 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSR 879N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTrike
Year1975
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 2 Oct 2020 48,061 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 37,277 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 27,818 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 19,352 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 11,117 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 25,555 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 25,283 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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GSR 879N is a 1975 Volkswagen Trike in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GSR 879N, 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 51 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 GSR 879N registered?

GSR 879N is a 1975 Volkswagen Trike, first registered on 10 February 1975.

Is GSR 879N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GSR 879N shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GSR 879N have outstanding finance?

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