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Q869GCM

1993 Volkswagen Trike

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,279 mi
Last recorded5,279 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Trike5,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ869GCM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTrike
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 27 Apr 2026 5,279 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 5,217 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 5,124 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 5,098 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 5,084 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 4,968 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 4,853 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 4,795 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 4,645 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 4,567 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 4,541 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 4,272 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 3,962 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 3,647 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 3,545 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 3,481 miles

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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Q869GCM is a 1993 Volkswagen Trike in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1993 Volkswagen Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 5,856 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 Q869GCM, 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 33 years old, this Volkswagen Trike is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q869GCM registered?

Q869GCM is a 1993 Volkswagen Trike, first registered on 9 January 1993.

Is Q869GCM safe to buy?

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