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Q293GVU

1995 Volkswagen Trike

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146 mi
Last recorded146 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Trike16,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ293GVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTrike
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2020 146 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rubbers cracking (5.3.2 (b))

Front mudguard missing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 34,387 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 34,144 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 33,930 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 33,559 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 33,223 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 33,039 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2012 33,036 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Parking brake lever inappropriately repaired (3.1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2010 32,742 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 31,302 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 30,221 miles

front brake binding slighty

Fail 26 Oct 2006 30,221 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

front brake binding slighty

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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Q293GVU is a 1995 Volkswagen Trike in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1995 Volkswagen Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 16,146 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 Q293GVU, 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 31 years old, this Volkswagen Trike is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q293GVU registered?

Q293GVU is a 1995 Volkswagen Trike, first registered on 8 August 1995.

Is Q293GVU safe to buy?

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