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Q131BRB

2003 Volkswagen Tricycle

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

7,007 mi
Last recorded7,007 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Tricycle6,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ131BRB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTricycle
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 7,007 miles

Lamps masked at time of test.

Steering head bearings has slight free play and slightly stiff (2.2.2 (g))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 6,052 miles

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 4,372 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 4,340 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 693 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 72,333 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 6,496 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 6,406 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 6,240 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 6,234 miles

Offside Brake cable modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 6,209 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 5,296 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 3,180 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 1,099 miles

lamps masked at time of test

Pass 7 Jun 2006

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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Q131BRB is a 2003 Volkswagen Tricycle in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Q131BRB, 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.

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What year was Q131BRB registered?

Q131BRB is a 2003 Volkswagen Tricycle, first registered on 15 April 2003.

Is Q131BRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q131BRB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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