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Q631DNR

1985 Volkswagen Tricycle

Black Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

2,854 mi
Last recorded2,854 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ631DNR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTricycle
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 2,854 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 805 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 46 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 46 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Handlebar grip not secure to handlebars. (2.2.1 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2016 25,519 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 24,846 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 23,479 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 23,479 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 22,948 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 6,983 miles

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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Q631DNR is a 1985 Volkswagen Tricycle in Black with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Q631DNR, 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 41 years old, this Volkswagen Tricycle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Q631DNR registered?

Q631DNR is a 1985 Volkswagen Tricycle, first registered on 1 May 1985.

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The MOT history for Q631DNR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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