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Q776CGY

1986 Volkswagen Trike

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,057 mi
Last recorded53,057 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Trike5,537 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ776CGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTrike
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 7 May 2026 53,057 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 50,393 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 49,484 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 49,442 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 49,387 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 49,320 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 49,119 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 48,924 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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Q776CGY is a 1986 Volkswagen Trike in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1986 Volkswagen Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 5,537 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 Q776CGY, 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 40 years old, this Volkswagen Trike is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Q776CGY?

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What year was Q776CGY registered?

Q776CGY is a 1986 Volkswagen Trike, first registered on 24 July 1986.

Is Q776CGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q776CGY shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Q776CGY have outstanding finance?

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