CarVerify

Free Car Check

WGU 505M

1974 Volkswagen Trike

Blue Petrol 1600cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2009
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9 mi
Last recorded9 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2008
4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGU 505M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTrike
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

1 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2008 9 miles

throttle cable sticking slightly

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
Full Volkswagen Trike reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WGU 505M is a 1974 Volkswagen Trike in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WGU 505M, 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 52 years old, this Volkswagen Trike is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WGU 505M?

You can check the full history of WGU 505M by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WGU 505M registered?

WGU 505M is a 1974 Volkswagen Trike, first registered on 3 May 1974.

Is WGU 505M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WGU 505M shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WGU 505M have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WGU 505M. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.