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Q994ENR

1989 Volkswagen Tricycle

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

2,322 mi
Last recorded2,322 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ994ENR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTricycle
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 2,322 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear brakes only just met requirements

slight play in steering head bearings

Pass 5 Sep 2023 2,145 miles

Nearside Rear slight play in wheel bearing

parking brake has little res travel

Pass 5 Sep 2022 1,760 miles

Offside fork misting

Pass 25 Jul 2019 1,578 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 1,218 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 1,032 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 681 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 681 miles

Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

throttle slightly sticking

Pass 5 Jul 2014 409 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 24 May 2013 44 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 38,503 miles

lock to lock check's, wiring loom / harness slightly fouling

Fail 21 May 2012 38,503 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

lock to lock check's, wiring loom / harness slightly fouling

Pass 9 Apr 2011 38,430 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 38,239 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 38,239 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 37,852 miles

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

centre steering pivot has slight play

Fail 31 Mar 2007 37,837 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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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Q994ENR is a 1989 Volkswagen Tricycle in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Q994ENR, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Tricycle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Q994ENR registered?

Q994ENR is a 1989 Volkswagen Tricycle, first registered on 31 May 1989.

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The MOT history for Q994ENR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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