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Q116RCA

1984 Volkswagen Trike

Black Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

240 mi
Last recorded240 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Trike5,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ116RCA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTrike
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 240 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 2 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 2,494 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

framework welding and modifications to this trike are poor.

fuel cap seals are poor.

handbrake cables are slightly loose.

handlebars are slightly out of alignment.

wiring under body hanging loose..

front fork rake angle is very poor.

front road wheel has very little wieght on it for steering and possibly a hazard.

Fail 4 Sep 2011 2,494 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

brake survo piping incorrect.

framework welding and modifications to this trike are poor.

fuel cap seals are poor.

handbrake cables are slightly loose.

handlebars are slightly out of alignment.

wiring under body hanging loose..

front fork rake angle is very poor.

front road wheel has very little wieght on it for steering and possibly a hazard.

Pass 29 Aug 2008 19,780 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 18,830 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 16,298 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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Q116RCA is a 1984 Volkswagen Trike in Black with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1984 Volkswagen Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 5,913 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 Q116RCA, 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 42 years old, this Volkswagen Trike is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q116RCA registered?

Q116RCA is a 1984 Volkswagen Trike, first registered on 5 April 1984.

Is Q116RCA safe to buy?

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