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GYY 43L

1984 Volkswagen Trike

Red Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,045 mi
Last recorded1,045 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2008
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Trike5,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYY 43L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTrike
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2008 1,045 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 1,045 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 1,045 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 1,045 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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GYY 43L is a 1984 Volkswagen Trike in Red with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1984 Volkswagen Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 5,913 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 GYY 43L, 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 42 years old, this Volkswagen Trike is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GYY 43L?

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What year was GYY 43L registered?

GYY 43L is a 1984 Volkswagen Trike, first registered on 1 May 1984.

Is GYY 43L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GYY 43L shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GYY 43L have outstanding finance?

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