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Q725RRP

1971 Volkswagen Tricycle

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

2,591 mi
Last recorded2,591 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ725RRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTricycle
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 2,591 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2018 2,591 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 6,714 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 6,618 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 5,534 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 5,417 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 5,417 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 5,417 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.G.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Oil leak

smoke coming from starter switch

Pass 20 Jul 2006 3,914 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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Q725RRP is a 1971 Volkswagen Tricycle in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Q725RRP, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Tricycle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Q725RRP is a 1971 Volkswagen Tricycle, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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