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Q587GFY

1996 Volkswagen Tricycle

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,700 mi
Last recorded2,700 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ587GFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTricycle
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 14 Oct 2015 2,700 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 2,244 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 14,449 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 7,780 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside rear bumper has slight corrosion

offside rear bumper has slight corrosion

Pass 23 May 2008 553 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007

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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Q587GFY is a 1996 Volkswagen Tricycle in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Q587GFY, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen Tricycle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of Q587GFY?

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What year was Q587GFY registered?

Q587GFY is a 1996 Volkswagen Tricycle, first registered on 12 September 1996.

Is Q587GFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q587GFY shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Q587GFY have outstanding finance?

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