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Q703XBB

1998 Volkswagen Tricycle

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

27,368 mi
Last recorded27,368 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Tricycle8,735 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ703XBB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTricycle
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 27,368 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 27,366 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 26,263 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 26,257 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 25,431 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 Sep 2010 25,425 miles

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2009 22,700 miles

Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2009 22,700 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2006 22,041 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 22,041 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2005 21,438 miles

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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Q703XBB is a 1998 Volkswagen Tricycle in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Tricycle models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 8,735 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 Tricycle fails its MOT is parking brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q703XBB, 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen Tricycle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q703XBB registered?

Q703XBB is a 1998 Volkswagen Tricycle, first registered on 9 December 1998.

Is Q703XBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q703XBB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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