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YBJ 310X

2003 Volkswagen Tricycle

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

35,335 mi
Last recorded35,335 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Tricycle6,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBJ 310X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTricycle
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2024 35,335 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working with front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 35,232 miles

minor leak of engine oil

Fail 12 Jul 2023 35,232 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

minor leak of engine oil

Pass 27 Jul 2022 35,153 miles

Front Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 34,810 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 34,763 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 33,354 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Jun 2015 31,579 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 31,579 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 29,349 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 29,349 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 28,929 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2011 28,929 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2010 27,773 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 25,428 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 23,672 miles

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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YBJ 310X is a 2003 Volkswagen Tricycle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Tricycle models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 6,138 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YBJ 310X, 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 23 years old, this Volkswagen Tricycle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YBJ 310X registered?

YBJ 310X is a 2003 Volkswagen Tricycle, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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