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W216 GOX

2000 Volkswagen Tricycle

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

2 mi
Last recorded2 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW216 GOX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTricycle
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 2 miles

Tyre slightly damaged both rears on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 11,414 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 11,408 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 11,087 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 11,087 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 10,541 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 10,217 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 8,552 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 May 2012 8,515 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Brake cable modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2011 5,765 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 4,566 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 4,257 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 4,257 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 4,242 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 4,236 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 4,103 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 4,098 miles

Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Tricycle?

Based on 944 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
410
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

parking brake recording little or no effort 20
wheel bearing has excessive play 18
Stop lamp not working 17
brake recording little or no effort 12
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11
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W216 GOX is a 2000 Volkswagen Tricycle in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Tricycle fails its MOT is parking brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W216 GOX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Tricycle typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 26 years old, this Volkswagen Tricycle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W216 GOX registered?

W216 GOX is a 2000 Volkswagen Tricycle, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is W216 GOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W216 GOX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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