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R334 YJU

1998 Volkswagen Trike

Black Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3,605 mi
Last recorded3,605 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Trike4,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR334 YJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTrike
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2026 3,605 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 3,073 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024
Pass 3 Dec 2022 1,697 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 52,939 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 49,449 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 47,741 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 43,034 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 38,469 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 31,430 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 25,659 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 18,142 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 16,567 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 16,175 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 15,101 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 13,716 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 12,993 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 12,372 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 4 Sep 2006 11,493 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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R334 YJU is a 1998 Volkswagen Trike in Black with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 4,970 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R334 YJU, 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen Trike is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of R334 YJU?

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What year was R334 YJU registered?

R334 YJU is a 1998 Volkswagen Trike, first registered on 13 May 1998.

Is R334 YJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R334 YJU shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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