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Q581APN

1996 Volkswagen Trike

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,334 mi
Last recorded2,334 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ581APN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTrike
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 1 Nov 2021 2,334 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 616 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

headlamp converters fitted

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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Q581APN is a 1996 Volkswagen Trike in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Q581APN, 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 30 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 Q581APN registered?

Q581APN is a 1996 Volkswagen Trike, first registered on 3 September 1996.

Is Q581APN safe to buy?

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