MOT Status
ValidMileage
399 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
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))
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))
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)
N/S/R brake back plate is damp with axle oil.
Centre Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
headlamp masks/converters fitted
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is Q288HCP safe to buy?
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