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Q38VOF

1990 Volkswagen Tricycle

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,221 mi
Last recorded9,221 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ38VOF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTricycle
Year1990
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2025 9,221 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 9,151 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 31,833 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 8,892 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 8,801 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 8,613 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 8,532 miles

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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Q38VOF is a 1990 Volkswagen Tricycle in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Q38VOF, 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 36 years old, this Volkswagen Tricycle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of Q38VOF?

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What year was Q38VOF registered?

Q38VOF is a 1990 Volkswagen Tricycle, first registered on 1 June 1990.

Is Q38VOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q38VOF shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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