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Q838GFX

1992 Volkswagen Tricycle

Purple Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

679 mi
Last recorded679 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ838GFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTricycle
Year1992
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2016 679 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 2,376 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 2,376 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Centre Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2011 1,339 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake binding slightly.

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Tricycle?

Based on 944 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
410
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

parking brake recording little or no effort 20
wheel bearing has excessive play 18
Stop lamp not working 17
brake recording little or no effort 12
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11
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Q838GFX is a 1992 Volkswagen Tricycle in Purple with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Tricycle fails its MOT is parking brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q838GFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Tricycle typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 34 years old, this Volkswagen Tricycle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Q838GFX registered?

Q838GFX is a 1992 Volkswagen Tricycle, first registered on 27 July 1992.

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