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Q421NVS

1998 Volkswagen Trike

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11 mi
Last recorded11 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Trike4,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ421NVS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTrike
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2014 11 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 1,043 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 948 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 940 miles

Centre front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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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Q421NVS is a 1998 Volkswagen Trike in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 4,970 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 Q421NVS, 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen Trike is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Q421NVS?

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What year was Q421NVS registered?

Q421NVS is a 1998 Volkswagen Trike, first registered on 5 October 1998.

Is Q421NVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q421NVS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Q421NVS have outstanding finance?

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