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Q331HFR

1999 Volkswagen Trike

Purple Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,059 mi
Last recorded41,059 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Trike7,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ331HFR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTrike
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 41,059 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 40,935 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 40,546 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 40,051 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 39,592 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 39,541 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 39,526 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 39,526 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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Q331HFR is a 1999 Volkswagen Trike in Purple with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 7,708 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 Q331HFR, 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 27 years old, this Volkswagen Trike is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Q331HFR registered?

Q331HFR is a 1999 Volkswagen Trike, first registered on 1 May 1999.

Is Q331HFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q331HFR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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