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Q90EPV

1989 Volkswagen Trike

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,158 mi
Last recorded2,158 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Trike18,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ90EPV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTrike
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2026 2,158 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2025 1,464 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 1,256 miles

n/s rear mudguard stay fractured

Pass 18 Oct 2022 1,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 180 miles

Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 7 miles

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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Q90EPV is a 1989 Volkswagen Trike in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Q90EPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Q90EPV?

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What year was Q90EPV registered?

Q90EPV is a 1989 Volkswagen Trike, first registered on 18 May 1989.

Is Q90EPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q90EPV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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