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Q945DHN

1998 Volkswagen Tricycle

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

7,193 mi
Last recorded7,193 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Tricycle8,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ945DHN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTricycle
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2016 7,193 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 7,180 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 7,167 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 6,174 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 5,822 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 5,382 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 4,649 miles

Nearside Front Upper brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Oct 2009 4,649 miles

Centre Front Upper Front suspension assembly has excessive free play in the pivot bearings (9.2.5d)

Nearside Front Upper brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 4,649 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 4,649 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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Q945DHN is a 1998 Volkswagen Tricycle in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Tricycle models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 8,735 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 Tricycle fails its MOT is parking brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q945DHN, 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen Tricycle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Q945DHN registered?

Q945DHN is a 1998 Volkswagen Tricycle, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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