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UHV 617M

1974 Volkswagen Tricycle

Purple Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,819 mi
Last recorded6,819 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHV 617M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTricycle
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 6,819 miles

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

handle bar brake lever has little reserve travel - recommend adjusting

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 6,712 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (9.2.5d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (9.2.4)

x3 tyres perished

Fail 2 Jul 2015 6,700 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Electrical wiring damaged, but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (9.2.5d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (9.2.4)

x3 tyres perished

Pass 20 Jun 2014 6,365 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE STARTING TO PERISH

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 6,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 5,844 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside handbrake efficiency slightly low and may require adjustment

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 30 Sep 2011 5,825 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear tyre perishing and starting to wear low

Pass 26 Aug 2010 4,794 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2010 4,781 miles

Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2009 4,233 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front brake not operating rear brake light

fuel tank in way of operation of hand brake lever

Fail 20 Jun 2009 4,206 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake not operating rear brake light

fuel tank in way of operation of hand brake lever

movement on hand brake cable mount on off side rear bake plate

Pass 28 Jun 2008 3,387 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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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UHV 617M is a 1974 Volkswagen Tricycle in Purple with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UHV 617M, 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.

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What year was UHV 617M registered?

UHV 617M is a 1974 Volkswagen Tricycle, first registered on 17 January 1974.

Is UHV 617M safe to buy?

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