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Q443NVS

1998 Volkswagen Tricycle

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

4,609 mi
Last recorded4,609 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Tricycle8,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ443NVS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTricycle
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 4,609 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 4,398 miles

head stock bearings slightly notchy

Pass 21 Sep 2020 4,093 miles

slight play in headstock bearings

Pass 10 Jun 2019 2,323 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 13 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 14,182 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 13,008 miles

handbrake just within limits

Fail 9 Jun 2016 12,985 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Mechanical brake component locking device insecure master cylinder (3.5.1l)

Pass 18 May 2015 10,304 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres side walls starting to crack.

Pass 23 May 2014 8,286 miles

Brake cable modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Brake lever modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 4,489 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 2 May 2012 822 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery insecure

osr hub damp with oil

Pass 31 Aug 2010 498 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

no chassis number found

Fail 26 Aug 2010 480 miles

Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

no chassis number found

Pass 22 Oct 2008 41,994 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Oct 2008 41,990 miles

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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Q443NVS is a 1998 Volkswagen Tricycle in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Q443NVS, 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 Q443NVS registered?

Q443NVS is a 1998 Volkswagen Tricycle, first registered on 5 October 1998.

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