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Q491FLD

1984 Volkswagen Trike

Grey Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,678 mi
Last recorded21,678 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Trike5,913 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ491FLD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTrike
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 2 Sep 2022 21,678 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 21,216 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 88,259 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 34,059 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 6,424 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 6,407 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 6,163 miles

Beam pattern weak

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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Q491FLD is a 1984 Volkswagen Trike in Grey with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1984 Volkswagen Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 5,913 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 Q491FLD, 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 42 years old, this Volkswagen Trike is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q491FLD registered?

Q491FLD is a 1984 Volkswagen Trike, first registered on 7 June 1984.

Is Q491FLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q491FLD 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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