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XXI 332

1985 Volkswagen Trike

Purple Petrol 1184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

48,480 mi
Last recorded48,480 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Trike29,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXXI 332
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTrike
Year1985
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,184cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 48,480 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 45,239 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 40,846 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 36,537 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 31,071 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 25,962 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 28,398 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 38,476 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 5 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 38,071 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 36,202 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 32,299 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 32,111 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 32,058 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 31,459 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 30,386 miles

nail in n-s rear tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2009 29,318 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise slight play in upper front suspension

Pass 1 Apr 2008 27,306 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 27,257 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 24,755 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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XXI 332 is a 1985 Volkswagen Trike in Purple with a 1,184cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1985 Volkswagen Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 29,318 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 XXI 332, 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 41 years old, this Volkswagen Trike is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XXI 332 registered?

XXI 332 is a 1985 Volkswagen Trike, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is XXI 332 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XXI 332 shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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