CarVerify

Free Car Check

Q461BNN

1998 Volkswagen Tricycle

Black Petrol 1600cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,443 mi
Last recorded13,443 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Tricycle8,735 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ461BNN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTricycle
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
View full Volkswagen Tricycle reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2025 13,443 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 12,775 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 12,396 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 11,598 miles

Central Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Forks pitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 10,519 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 8,735 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 7,441 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 5,172 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 5,087 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 4,450 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 4,110 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 3,468 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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
Full Volkswagen Tricycle reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Q461BNN is a 1998 Volkswagen Tricycle in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Tricycle models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 8,735 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 Q461BNN, 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen Tricycle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Q461BNN?

You can check the full history of Q461BNN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Q461BNN registered?

Q461BNN is a 1998 Volkswagen Tricycle, first registered on 26 January 1998.

Is Q461BNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q461BNN shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Q461BNN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Q461BNN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.