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G84 UNU

1990 Volkswagen Trike

Purple Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

333 mi
Last recorded333 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Trike12,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG84 UNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTrike
Year1990
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 333 miles

Central Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 313 miles

Central Front Brake locking device missing brke disc bolts 5 locking tabs missing (1.1.21 (f))

Central Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced footboard frame (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 4 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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G84 UNU is a 1990 Volkswagen Trike in Purple with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 12,932 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 Trike fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G84 UNU, 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 36 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 G84 UNU registered?

G84 UNU is a 1990 Volkswagen Trike, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is G84 UNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G84 UNU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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