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Q979RFM

1998 Volkswagen Trike

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

213 mi
Last recorded213 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Trike4,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ979RFM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTrike
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 16 May 2014 213 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 147 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 18 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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Q979RFM is a 1998 Volkswagen Trike in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 4,970 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 Q979RFM, 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen Trike is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q979RFM registered?

Q979RFM is a 1998 Volkswagen Trike, first registered on 9 June 1998.

Is Q979RFM safe to buy?

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