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Q153PVL

1997 Volkswagen Trike

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

6 mi
Last recorded6 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Trike7,785 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ153PVL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTrike
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 6 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

handle bars slightly deformed

Fail 28 Apr 2022 6 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

handle bars slightly deformed

Pass 3 Sep 2012 44,339 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 44,248 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2011 44,160 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2009 43,506 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 43,506 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2008 43,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2007 42,018 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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Q153PVL is a 1997 Volkswagen Trike in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 7,785 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 Q153PVL, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Trike is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q153PVL registered?

Q153PVL is a 1997 Volkswagen Trike, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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