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Q166OAV

2005 Volkswagen Trike

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,509 mi
Last recorded25,509 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Trike20,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ166OAV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTrike
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 1 Jul 2022 25,509 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 24,988 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 24,678 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 24,475 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 23,925 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 23,326 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 22,200 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 20,457 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 19,037 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 16,769 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 14,979 miles

front brake binds slightly

fuel cap seals starting to perish

Pass 25 May 2011 12,958 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 9,121 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 5,322 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 759 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 648 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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Q166OAV is a 2005 Volkswagen Trike in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 96.1% with a typical mileage of 20,457 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 Q166OAV, 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 21 years old, this Volkswagen Trike is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Q166OAV registered?

Q166OAV is a 2005 Volkswagen Trike, first registered on 7 November 2005.

Is Q166OAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q166OAV shows 16 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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