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JBU 925L

1972 Volkswagen Trike

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,713 mi
Last recorded11,713 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBU 925L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTrike
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 11,713 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 9,648 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 7,317 miles

BOTH REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING RUBBERS DETORIATED

Fail 30 Aug 2014 4,980 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 4,980 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 4,150 miles

FUEL CAP SEALING RUBBER SEAL PERISHED - ADVISE REPLACE

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 3,480 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 2,983 miles

Handle bar distorted

Fail 2 Aug 2011 2,959 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (9.2.8c)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shock absorber leaking oil (9.2.7b) DANGEROUS

Handle bar distorted

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 1,600 miles

ADVISE BOTH HANDBRAKE CABLES CORRODED ADVISE REPLACE BOTH

BOTH REAR WHEELS COMING OUT OF ARCHES -ADVISE EXTEND WHEEL ARCHES OUT TO COVER

Fail 19 Jun 2010 1,600 miles

ADVISE BOTH HANDBRAKE CABLES CORRODED ADVISE REPLACE BOTH

BOTH REAR WHEELS COMING OUT OF ARCHES -ADVISE EXTEND WHEEL ARCHES OUT TO COVER

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 16,357 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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JBU 925L is a 1972 Volkswagen Trike in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JBU 925L, 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 54 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 JBU 925L registered?

JBU 925L is a 1972 Volkswagen Trike, first registered on 2 October 1972.

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