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Q225RBD

1984 Volkswagen Trike

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,397 mi
Last recorded18,397 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Trike5,913 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ225RBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTrike
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2014 18,397 miles

Brake pedal actuating lever slightly worn (3.3.A.1g)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

frount tyre perrished

Pass 16 Sep 2010 17,654 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 17,774 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 16,994 miles

Repairs on fail items legal limit.

Fail 11 Jul 2005 16,979 miles

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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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Q225RBD is a 1984 Volkswagen Trike in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1984 Volkswagen Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 5,913 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 Q225RBD, 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 42 years old, this Volkswagen Trike is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q225RBD registered?

Q225RBD is a 1984 Volkswagen Trike, first registered on 16 May 1984.

Is Q225RBD safe to buy?

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