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J957 WEW

1991 Volkswagen Trike

Yellow Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

562 mi
Last recorded562 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ957 WEW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTrike
Year1991
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 562 miles

fairings fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Aug 2015 561 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 534 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 397 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 12 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

slight ovality to o/s rear brake drum

Pass 24 Jun 2011 12 miles

slight ovality to o/s rear brake drum

Pass 18 Jun 2009 3 miles

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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J957 WEW is a 1991 Volkswagen Trike in Yellow with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J957 WEW, 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 35 years old, this Volkswagen Trike is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J957 WEW registered?

J957 WEW is a 1991 Volkswagen Trike, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J957 WEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J957 WEW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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