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Q803LEG

1989 Volkswagen Trike

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

38,441 mi
Last recorded38,441 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Trike18,815 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ803LEG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTrike
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 38,441 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 37,307 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 36,434 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 35,770 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 33,874 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 31,461 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 31,461 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 30,213 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 29,724 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2013 29,093 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 28,592 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 27,975 miles

n/s side light lense cover missing .

Pass 16 Apr 2010 27,357 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 26,529 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 25,767 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 23,927 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 23,927 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 Sep 2005 22,643 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 22,643 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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Q803LEG is a 1989 Volkswagen Trike in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 18,815 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 Q803LEG, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Trike is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q803LEG registered?

Q803LEG is a 1989 Volkswagen Trike, first registered on 27 April 1989.

Is Q803LEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q803LEG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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