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WYH 889N

1974 Volkswagen Tricycle

Black Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,097 mi
Last recorded5,097 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYH 889N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTricycle
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc
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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2025 5,097 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 4,937 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 4,493 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 3,932 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 3,083 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 2,656 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 482 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 10,087 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 29,341 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 28,898 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007
Pass 14 Aug 2006
Pass 23 Aug 2005 1,093 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (9.2.4)

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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WYH 889N is a 1974 Volkswagen Tricycle in Black with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WYH 889N, 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 52 years old, this Volkswagen Tricycle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WYH 889N?

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What year was WYH 889N registered?

WYH 889N is a 1974 Volkswagen Tricycle, first registered on 19 August 1974.

Is WYH 889N safe to buy?

The MOT history for WYH 889N shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WYH 889N have outstanding finance?

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