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Q842GFV

1988 Volkswagen Tricycle

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15 mi
Last recorded15 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ842GFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTricycle
Year1988
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 15 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 15 miles

speedo and tacho insecure

Fail 14 Jun 2013 15 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

speedo and tacho insecure

Pass 19 Oct 2009 15 miles

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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Q842GFV is a 1988 Volkswagen Tricycle in Orange with a 1,584cc 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 Q842GFV, 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 38 years old, this Volkswagen Tricycle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Q842GFV registered?

Q842GFV is a 1988 Volkswagen Tricycle, first registered on 10 May 1988.

Is Q842GFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q842GFV 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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