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Q696XBB

1998 Volkswagen Trike

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

1,073 mi
Last recorded1,073 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Trike4,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ696XBB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTrike
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 1,073 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 1,073 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Mar 2017 935 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 864 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 601 miles

Headlamp image poor

No seat belts fitted

Vehicle structure slightly corroded and heavily undersealed

Fail 9 Jul 2014 601 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp image poor

No seat belts fitted

Vehicle structure slightly corroded and heavily undersealed

Pass 24 Jul 2013 329 miles

All frame heavily painted

Mirrors are small

No seat belts fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2012 119 miles

All frame heavily painted and corroded

Steering lock/turning circle poor

Pass 6 Nov 2010 832 miles

Stop light inop from handbrake

Very limited steering movement due to front end design

Fail 1 Nov 2010 832 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Stop light inop from handbrake

Very limited steering movement due to front end design

Pass 30 May 2009 13,224 miles

Hazard lights not fitted

Nearside mirror missing

Offside rear shock soft

Weight cert not present

front indicators missing

Pass 2 May 2008 11,975 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Headlamps poor

Offside handbrake poor

Pass 19 Sep 2006 11,701 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 10,902 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2005 10,821 miles

Centre Front Upper Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

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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Q696XBB is a 1998 Volkswagen Trike in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 4,970 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Q696XBB, 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen Trike is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q696XBB registered?

Q696XBB is a 1998 Volkswagen Trike, first registered on 8 June 1998.

Is Q696XBB safe to buy?

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