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Q246NVS

1997 Volkswagen Tricycle

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

436 mi
Last recorded436 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ246NVS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTricycle
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 436 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 53 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres perishing and starting to split. May need replacing soon

Fail 3 Sep 2013 53 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both rear tyres perishing and starting to split. May need replacing soon

Pass 3 Sep 2012 17 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake slightly weak and would benefit from a service

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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Q246NVS is a 1997 Volkswagen Tricycle in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Q246NVS, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Tricycle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q246NVS registered?

Q246NVS is a 1997 Volkswagen Tricycle, first registered on 14 August 1997.

Is Q246NVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q246NVS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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