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Q166GBA

2000 Volkswagen Trike

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

15,014 mi
Last recorded15,014 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Trike7,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ166GBA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTrike
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2020 15,014 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 14,881 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 14,253 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 133,761 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 12,755 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 11,812 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 11,467 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 9,774 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 7,833 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 7,280 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 5,755 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 4,781 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2007 4,781 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

rear fog light tel tale inoperative

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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Q166GBA is a 2000 Volkswagen Trike in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2000 Volkswagen Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 7,514 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 Q166GBA, 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 26 years old, this Volkswagen Trike is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Q166GBA registered?

Q166GBA is a 2000 Volkswagen Trike, first registered on 7 June 2000.

Is Q166GBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q166GBA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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