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Q474RBD

1985 Volkswagen Trike

Blue Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,719 mi
Last recorded33,719 miles
Recorded on14 May 2009
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Trike29,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ474RBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTrike
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2009 33,719 miles

handbrake awkward to operate

Fail 14 May 2009 33,719 miles

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

handbrake awkward to operate

Pass 31 May 2006 30,452 miles

handbrake awkward to operate

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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Q474RBD is a 1985 Volkswagen Trike in Blue with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Q474RBD, 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 Q474RBD registered?

Q474RBD is a 1985 Volkswagen Trike, first registered on 1 April 1985.

Is Q474RBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q474RBD shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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