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Q231RNV

1992 Volkswagen Trike

Black Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

46,033 mi
Last recorded46,033 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2021
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Trike4,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ231RNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTrike
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2021 46,033 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 45,454 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 45,442 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 44,598 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 43,997 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 42,867 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 42,864 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 May 2012 42,497 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 42,246 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 41,388 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 41,388 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 40,847 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 40,847 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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Q231RNV is a 1992 Volkswagen Trike in Black with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 4,446 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 Q231RNV, 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 34 years old, this Volkswagen Trike is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q231RNV registered?

Q231RNV is a 1992 Volkswagen Trike, first registered on 9 September 1992.

Is Q231RNV safe to buy?

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