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Q796JTT

2001 Volkswagen Trike

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

3,170 mi
Last recorded3,170 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Trike3,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ796JTT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTrike
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 3,170 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 3,129 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 3,129 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 3,129 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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Q796JTT is a 2001 Volkswagen Trike in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 3,833 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 Q796JTT, 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 25 years old, this Volkswagen Trike is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Q796JTT registered?

Q796JTT is a 2001 Volkswagen Trike, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is Q796JTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q796JTT shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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