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Q718GRN

1993 Volkswagen Trike

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

13 mi
Last recorded13 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Trike5,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ718GRN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTrike
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 13 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 5,974 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 69,427 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 May 2021
Pass 18 May 2019
Pass 21 May 2018 49 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 47 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 May 2017 248 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 8,695 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 4,997 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 4,981 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2013 3,246 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 2,670 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 627 miles

offside parking brake could be better

Fail 7 May 2011 627 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

offside parking brake could be better

Pass 22 May 2010 14,027 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 13,534 miles

handbrake attention soon

slight play in front wheel bearing

Pass 31 Aug 2007 13,517 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake travel attention soon

steering slightly stiff

Pass 20 May 2006 13,481 miles
Pass 28 May 2005 12,679 miles

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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Q718GRN is a 1993 Volkswagen Trike in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1993 Volkswagen Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 5,856 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 Q718GRN, 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 33 years old, this Volkswagen Trike is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q718GRN registered?

Q718GRN is a 1993 Volkswagen Trike, first registered on 23 August 1993.

Is Q718GRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q718GRN shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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