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Q668HPW

1990 Volkswagen Trike

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

2,049 mi
Last recorded2,049 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Trike12,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ668HPW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTrike
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 2,049 miles

clutch cable bracket fractured

front earth mounting bracket fractured

Pass 19 May 2025 1,659 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 1,643 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 1,371 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 847 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 369 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 22,431 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 20,864 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 19,421 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 18,315 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 18,306 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 16,523 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 16,513 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 15,520 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 14,464 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 12,864 miles

Low readings both NSR brakes

Pass 16 Jun 2010 12,382 miles

n/s outer rear light bright compared to others

n/s parking brake effort low compared to o/s

Pass 28 May 2009 11,665 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 10,554 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 7,909 miles

front tyre close to limit

handbrake inner cable slack/close to frame

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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Q668HPW is a 1990 Volkswagen Trike in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 12,932 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 Q668HPW, 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 36 years old, this Volkswagen Trike is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q668HPW registered?

Q668HPW is a 1990 Volkswagen Trike, first registered on 1 July 1990.

Is Q668HPW safe to buy?

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