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Q496BNN

1998 Volkswagen Trike

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

3,608 mi
Last recorded3,608 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Trike4,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ496BNN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTrike
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 3,608 miles

slight play o/s/r hub

Pass 23 Dec 2014 3,597 miles

slight play o/s/r hub brg

Pass 8 Aug 2013 2,945 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 1,446 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 1,082 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 717 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 707 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 688 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 675 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 568 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 142 miles

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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Q496BNN is a 1998 Volkswagen Trike in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 Q496BNN, 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.

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What year was Q496BNN registered?

Q496BNN is a 1998 Volkswagen Trike, first registered on 16 April 1998.

Is Q496BNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q496BNN shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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