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Q829GVU

1996 Volkswagen Trike

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,994 mi
Last recorded7,994 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ829GVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTrike
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 7,994 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 7,919 miles

Headlamp insecure slightly loose (4.1.1 (c))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2024 7,708 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 7,656 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 7,645 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 7,525 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 7,314 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 7,181 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 7,160 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 6,339 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 5,217 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 4,234 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 3,067 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 3,048 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 2,176 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 2,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 1,424 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 1,314 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 1,296 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 896 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 869 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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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Q829GVU is a 1996 Volkswagen Trike in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Q829GVU, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen Trike is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Q829GVU is a 1996 Volkswagen Trike, first registered on 22 March 1996.

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