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Q928RDS

1990 Volkswagen Trike

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17 mi
Last recorded17 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Trike12,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ928RDS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTrike
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 17 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 160 miles

front tyre perrished/cracking

Pass 21 Jun 2014 60 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013

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

Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 12,440 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 12,440 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Steering control handlebar mounted control has no clearance at full lock (9.2.2.b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (9.2.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2011 10,029 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 6,585 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2010 6,543 miles

Centre Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake rod locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2009 4,372 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 4,372 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 4,322 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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Q928RDS is a 1990 Volkswagen Trike in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 12,932 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 Q928RDS, 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 36 years old, this Volkswagen Trike is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Q928RDS registered?

Q928RDS is a 1990 Volkswagen Trike, first registered on 19 March 1990.

Is Q928RDS safe to buy?

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