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Q389MPP

1985 Volkswagen Trike

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,820 mi
Last recorded64,820 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Trike29,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ389MPP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTrike
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 64,820 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 64,454 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 64,110 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 63,493 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 62,142 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 62,142 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 60,309 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 58,134 miles

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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Q389MPP is a 1985 Volkswagen Trike in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1985 Volkswagen Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 29,318 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 Trike fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q389MPP, 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 41 years old, this Volkswagen Trike is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Q389MPP registered?

Q389MPP is a 1985 Volkswagen Trike, first registered on 1 December 1985.

Is Q389MPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q389MPP 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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