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Q979APN

1999 Volkswagen Trike

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

2,404 mi
Last recorded2,404 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Trike7,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ979APN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTrike
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2013 2,404 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 2,381 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 2,367 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 2,347 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 2,318 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 2,286 miles

rotating engine components exposed.

Fail 10 Jun 2006 2,251 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 2,251 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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Q979APN is a 1999 Volkswagen Trike in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 7,708 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 Q979APN, 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 27 years old, this Volkswagen Trike is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Q979APN registered?

Q979APN is a 1999 Volkswagen Trike, first registered on 21 July 1999.

Is Q979APN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q979APN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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