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Q52RAE

1987 Volkswagen Tricycle

Red Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

697 mi
Last recorded697 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ52RAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTricycle
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2013 697 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 647 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 326 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 145 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 27,499 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 27,202 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 27,202 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 27,097 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 27,062 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)

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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Q52RAE is a 1987 Volkswagen Tricycle in Red with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Q52RAE, 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 39 years old, this Volkswagen Tricycle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Q52RAE registered?

Q52RAE is a 1987 Volkswagen Tricycle, first registered on 18 May 1987.

Is Q52RAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q52RAE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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