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Q980UOE

1987 Volkswagen Tricycle

Purple Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ980UOE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTricycle
Year1987
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025

home engineered conversion

Pass 21 Nov 2023

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

home engineered kit

Fail 20 Nov 2023

Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

home engineered kit

Pass 14 Jun 2022
Pass 17 Jun 2021
Pass 14 Mar 2013

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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Q980UOE is a 1987 Volkswagen Tricycle in Purple with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Q980UOE, 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 39 years old, this Volkswagen Tricycle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Q980UOE registered?

Q980UOE is a 1987 Volkswagen Tricycle, first registered on 1 November 1987.

Is Q980UOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q980UOE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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