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Q288HCP

1984 Volkswagen Tricycle

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

399 mi
Last recorded399 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Tricycle6,189 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ288HCP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTricycle
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc
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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 399 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Aug 2025 361 miles

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 18,068 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 18,001 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 17,108 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 16,360 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 16,290 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 15,157 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 15,157 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 14,193 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 14,193 miles

Handlebar insecure (2.2.1 (d) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Road wheel fixing loose SPINDLE NUT (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working HANDLE BAR BRAKE LEVER (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective BOLT ()

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 13,863 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 12,526 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 11,918 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 9,964 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 8,743 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 7,928 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 6,311 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 3,811 miles

N/S/R brake back plate is damp with axle oil.

Pass 18 Jun 2011 178 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 7,858 miles

Centre Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 7,356 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 6,747 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 6,189 miles

headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 16 Jul 2005 6,189 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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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Q288HCP is a 1984 Volkswagen Tricycle in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Q288HCP, 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 Q288HCP registered?

Q288HCP is a 1984 Volkswagen Tricycle, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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