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Q184NVS

1997 Volkswagen Trike

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

3,661 mi
Last recorded3,661 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Trike7,785 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ184NVS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTrike
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 3,661 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 2,646 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 1,155 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 1,103 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2021 1,103 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 1,072 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 777 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 177 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 9,202 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 8,483 miles

exhaust noisy borderline pass benfit given to presenter

Pass 21 Jun 2013 7,627 miles

exhaust noist benfit given to presenter

Pass 20 Jun 2012

exhaust noisy benfit given to presnter

Pass 24 Jun 2011 6,951 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 6,441 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 5,855 miles

exhaust slightly noisy.kit built benifit given to presenter

indicator speed very close to maximum

Fail 12 Jun 2009 5,855 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

exhaust slightly noisy.kit built benifit given to presenter

indicator speed very close to maximum

Pass 10 Jun 2008 4,891 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 4,320 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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Q184NVS is a 1997 Volkswagen Trike in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 Q184NVS, 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 Q184NVS registered?

Q184NVS is a 1997 Volkswagen Trike, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is Q184NVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q184NVS shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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