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Q265HCP

1984 Volkswagen Tricycle

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

4,021 mi
Last recorded4,021 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2019
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Tricycle6,189 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ265HCP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTricycle
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2019 4,021 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 3,992 miles

Front needs adjustment on front hand brake

Pass 29 Jul 2017 3,972 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 3,948 miles

Centre Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 3,934 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Centre Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 3,912 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 11 Jul 2015 3,898 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 3,804 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 3,802 miles

front wheel binding a little

Pass 5 Jun 2010 3,799 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 3,774 miles

clean and oil under side of chassie

Pass 10 May 2008 3,664 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 3,652 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 3,509 miles

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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Q265HCP is a 1984 Volkswagen Tricycle in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1984 Volkswagen Tricycle models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 6,189 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 Q265HCP, 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 42 years old, this Volkswagen Tricycle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Q265HCP registered?

Q265HCP is a 1984 Volkswagen Tricycle, first registered on 3 July 1984.

Is Q265HCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q265HCP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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