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Q518RBD

1985 Volkswagen Tricycle

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2023
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

523 mi
Last recorded523 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ518RBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTricycle
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2022 523 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 421 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 12 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 12 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 5,464 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 5,296 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 4,930 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 4,137 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 2,680 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 2,104 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 1,974 miles

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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Q518RBD is a 1985 Volkswagen Tricycle in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Q518RBD, 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 41 years old, this Volkswagen Tricycle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Q518RBD registered?

Q518RBD is a 1985 Volkswagen Tricycle, first registered on 1 June 1985.

Is Q518RBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q518RBD 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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