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Q417RRP

1998 Volkswagen Tricycle

Black Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Tricycle8,735 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ417RRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTricycle
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 4 Feb 2020
Pass 28 Nov 2018
Pass 6 Jul 2017 1,143 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 205 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (9.2.4)

Pass 2 Jul 2015

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (9.2.4)

Pass 2 Jul 2014

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (9.2.8c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (9.2.4)

Pass 13 Jul 2013

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (9.2.8c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 May 2012

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2011

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (9.2.8c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 May 2010

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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Q417RRP is a 1998 Volkswagen Tricycle in Black with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Tricycle models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 8,735 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 Q417RRP, 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen Tricycle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q417RRP registered?

Q417RRP is a 1998 Volkswagen Tricycle, first registered on 26 November 1998.

Is Q417RRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q417RRP shows 10 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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