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Q782GFY

1997 Volkswagen Trike

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

40,061 mi
Last recorded40,061 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Trike7,785 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ782GFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTrike
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 40,061 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 39,497 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 38,957 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 38,957 miles

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 38,953 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 38,513 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 37,821 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 37,817 miles

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 37,055 miles

DIFFERENT SPEEDO HEAD FITTED

FRONT FRAME CHANGED OVER BY RIVETS

last year colour was yellow NOW GREEN

Fail 18 Mar 2009 37,047 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

DIFFERENT SPEEDO HEAD FITTED

FRONT FRAME CHANGED OVER BY RIVETS

last year colour was yellow NOW GREEN

Pass 13 Mar 2008 24,862 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 24,861 miles

Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2007 23,656 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 23,592 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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Q782GFY is a 1997 Volkswagen Trike in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 7,785 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 Q782GFY, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Trike is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q782GFY registered?

Q782GFY is a 1997 Volkswagen Trike, first registered on 25 February 1997.

Is Q782GFY safe to buy?

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