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Q768HPW

1990 Volkswagen Trike

Purple Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

6,086 mi
Last recorded6,086 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2023
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Trike12,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ768HPW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTrike
Year1990
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2023 6,086 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 4,055 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 3,310 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 1,148 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 55,242 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 29,979 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 29,960 miles

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

Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 29,818 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 29,210 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 27,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front forks mudguard/brace

front tyre bead

steering damper mounting condition

Pass 26 Jun 2009 27,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front forks mudguard/brace

front tyre bead

steering damper mounting condition

Fail 22 May 2008 249 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

handle bar mounts worn

nearside exhaust flange loose

nearside fork seal slight seepage

nearside mudgaurd bracket broken

rear shocks soft

steering damper

Pass 22 May 2008 249 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

handle bar mounts worn

nearside exhaust flange loose

nearside fork seal slight seepage

nearside mudgaurd bracket broken

rear shocks soft

steering damper

Pass 12 May 2007 25,308 miles

o/s rear tyre slightly perished & worn to markers

oil leak on o/s rear hub

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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Q768HPW is a 1990 Volkswagen Trike in Purple with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 Q768HPW, 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 Q768HPW registered?

Q768HPW is a 1990 Volkswagen Trike, first registered on 22 November 1990.

Is Q768HPW safe to buy?

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