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Q162BRB

2003 Volkswagen Tricycle

Purple Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2015
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,995 mi
Last recorded6,995 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Tricycle6,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ162BRB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTricycle
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 25 Jan 2014 6,995 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 5,457 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 2,825 miles

engine uncovered

parking brake operating on 1 wheel only

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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Q162BRB is a 2003 Volkswagen Tricycle in Purple with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Q162BRB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Q162BRB?

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What year was Q162BRB registered?

Q162BRB is a 2003 Volkswagen Tricycle, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is Q162BRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q162BRB shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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