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XVO 561H

1969 Volkswagen Trike

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

30,808 mi
Last recorded30,808 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVO 561H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTrike
Year1969
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 30,808 miles

nearside handlebar grip starting to come loose

Pass 8 Jul 2016 30,431 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 30,430 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2014 30,087 miles

Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 29,919 miles

wiring gets warm on handlebars

Fail 18 Apr 2013 29,905 miles

Nearside Front Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (9.2.2a)

Offside Front Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (9.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h) DANGEROUS

battery slightly loose, and wiring on handlebars on offside gets warm

Pass 17 Apr 2012 29,353 miles

all wiring insecure full length+likely to chafe against other components

battery insecure

Fail 16 Apr 2012 29,339 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

all wiring insecure full length+likely to chafe against other components

battery insecure

Pass 5 Apr 2011 29,013 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 27,645 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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XVO 561H is a 1969 Volkswagen Trike in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XVO 561H, 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 57 years old, this Volkswagen Trike is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XVO 561H registered?

XVO 561H is a 1969 Volkswagen Trike, first registered on 20 October 1969.

Is XVO 561H safe to buy?

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